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03-25-2008, 07:02 PM
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I've noticed some racy ads I haven't seen before since I lost Norton, particularly on Facebook.
Even though my IE 7 blocks most pop-ups, they manage to appear on some sites. It take it that there will always be developers who find a way around the latest ad/pop-up blocking features.
I downloaded PC Tools Spyware Doctor with Anti-virus (trial version), and I also have Haute Secure. I'm thinking of purchasing registration for the Spyware Doctor to get the benefits of the cleanup features, etc. It's reasonably priced and you can use the same subscription for up to 3 computers.
Is there any good ad/pop-up blocking software out there that is as good, or better than Norton?
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03-25-2008, 07:04 PM
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Google toolbar does a really good job.
So does switching to Firefox. 
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03-25-2008, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Seb  Google toolbar does a really good job.
So does switching to Firefox. | Agreed. I use the Google toolbar as well.
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03-25-2008, 07:29 PM
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AdsGone is a very good pop-up blocker.
When considering any pop-up blocker, anti-virus, anti-spyware etc I would go to google/yahoo and type in pop-up blocker reviews. You can read the first half dozen reports and you will notice the same names at the top. Some reports might say one version is the best others might say that same one is second best but you soon see what ones the reviewers favour and that can be your guide.
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03-26-2008, 01:00 AM
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Ditto to the above advice. Switching to Firefox will eliminate the vast majority of popups. I don't use IE 7 much, but I don't have too many popups with it either. No doubt the Google toolbar is the reason.
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03-26-2008, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by jaybird0827 I've noticed some racy ads I haven't seen before since I lost Norton, particularly on Facebook.
Even though my IE 7 blocks most pop-ups, they manage to appear on some sites. It take it that there will always be developers who find a way around the latest ad/pop-up blocking features.
I downloaded PC Tools Spyware Doctor with Anti-virus (trial version), and I also have Haute Secure. I'm thinking of purchasing registration for the Spyware Doctor to get the benefits of the cleanup features, etc. It's reasonably priced and you can use the same subscription for up to 3 computers.
Is there any good ad/pop-up blocking software out there that is as good, or better than Norton?
TIA | I'm not sure if this s what you were referring to above, but in order for Spyware Doctor to remove anything, you must have the registered version.
I also recommend using Spybot Search & Destroy, Windows Defender, and AVG Anti-spyware all together for best protection.
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03-26-2008, 12:08 PM
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Thanks all!
I finally got my Google toolbar back. That definitely helps. One of the "ten security tools" had removed it.
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03-26-2008, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jaybird0827 Thanks all!
I finally got my Google toolbar back. That definitely helps. One of the "ten security tools" had removed it. | Yeah, they don't take too kindly to toolbars...
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