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So, I want to block popups but I dotn want to run extra programs. is there a way I can restrict well known popup places like ad.whatever from even opening?
If there is such a way does anyone know where I can get a huge list to the popup sites?
Also, if it is not possible, is there a very small well known application that can do this task that is not cheap ass and not overbearing? also a frequently update list would be nice.
Blocking Popups...
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Posted 19 November 2002 - 04:24 PM
boy he don't ask for much.......try running dos...almost no popups when using that...
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Posted 19 November 2002 - 05:01 PM
Modifying your host file can help you block pop ups.
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Posted 19 November 2002 - 07:08 PM
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Posted 20 November 2002 - 02:49 AM
zero popup hooks into IE, is small, runs only when ie is running, and does a very good job.
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Posted 20 November 2002 - 02:12 PM
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Phoenix == Mozilla == craptacular
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Posted 20 November 2002 - 03:02 PM
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Phoenix == Mozilla == craptacular
Well that's your opinion and you're entitled to it, but personally, I say that Mozilla 1.1 is the best browser I've ever used. With features like pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing (yes I know it's stolen from Opera), full Cascading Style Sheets (buggy in IE and current Opera 7 Beta) and Document Object Model (non-existent in Opera 6) support, plus the infinitely useful DOM Inspector, and the fact that it doesn't crash repeatedly (unlike previous Mozilla versions :)), makes it a clear winner.
Note: this is just my opinion. Feel free to ignore it. Anyway isn't this thread about pop-up blockers for IE?
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Posted 20 November 2002 - 11:53 PM
Use a IE enhancement. My favourite is MyIE2. You get a popup killer, tabbed browsing and much more from this freeware. It is one of the best true freebies I've found in a long time...
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Posted 21 November 2002 - 04:27 AM
Kill Ad is that phattest popup killer. Its really tiny, free, and has a mode called "Terminator Mode" which kills every instance of IE. It is, of course, customizable too so you can have a "safe list". worth a look.
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Posted 21 November 2002 - 07:09 AM
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Use a IE enhancement. My favourite is MyIE2. You get a popup killer, tabbed browsing and much more from this freeware. It is one of the best true freebies I've found in a long time...
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Thanks, I looked into this after reading your post, and if anyone else is interested, the homepage is here. Looks good, going to install now and give it a shot.
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Posted 21 November 2002 - 11:29 AM
Glad if its of any use. And yes, I was a bit lazy not posting the link...
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Posted 21 November 2002 - 11:34 AM
Hi Guys,
I thought I'd change the subject a little and ask if anyone else has started to notice Net MSG (aka WinPopUp) messages popping up on their computers displaying ads? I absolutely hate it, but I think it would be hard to block, because anyone can spoof any unocupied IP address. So in essence I could block an IP address that one day I might try to access legitemately and wouldn't be able to load it.
I thought I'd change the subject a little and ask if anyone else has started to notice Net MSG (aka WinPopUp) messages popping up on their computers displaying ads? I absolutely hate it, but I think it would be hard to block, because anyone can spoof any unocupied IP address. So in essence I could block an IP address that one day I might try to access legitemately and wouldn't be able to load it.
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Posted 21 November 2002 - 04:16 PM
Unbind File and Print Sharing from your Internet adaptor, that'll fix it. Even better, install a firewall and make absolutely sure that ports 137-139 are blocked.
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Posted 21 November 2002 - 07:31 PM
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Unbind File and Print Sharing from your Internet adaptor, that'll fix it.
No, I'm afraid not. I know, because I have received one such message (before I turned off the service), and File and Print sharing has always been unbound on my modem connection (as it is by default, at least in XP). If you don't believe me, try it.
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Even better, install a firewall and make absolutely sure that ports 137-139 are blocked.
Yes, blocking the ports should work fine.
