pop ups

[Yorkie]

i am having an issue with new windows opening by themselves, generally to carp pages of xxx and/or advertisments.
just changed to wireless on desktop and also avg antivirus.
question is how can the pop up windows be stopped as they give the irts! :mad:
cheers
yorkie

[dmdigital]

A couple of ways:
1. Download the Google toolbar
2. Use Firefox or Safari

[abaddonxi]

Run a spyware checker such as Adaware, Spybot, or PrevX.

Download Firefox and install the Adblock plus addon/extension.

Cheers
Simon

[Tusker]

Crazy Browser has a popup blocker. Sits on top of IE quite nicely.

Regards
Max P

[Yorkie]

thanks all, will try some of these options when i get home.
its not actual popups appearing but new ie windows directed to ads which is annoying when just reading the original web page.
cheers
yorkie

[Pedro_The_Swift]

The only pop-up I ever see these days actually comes when my antivirus updates:p

[The ho har's]

The only pop-up I ever see these days actually comes when my antivirus updates:p


same here


Mrs ho har:)

[moose]

Run a spyware checker such as Adaware, Spybot, or PrevX.

Download Firefox and install the Adblock plus addon/extension.

Cheers
Simon

I'll second that vote!

[dmdigital]

The other option is swap to Mac:)