CC.com "Pop-ups" ???

[phantom007]

Was surfing through CC.com tonight (CST), when I got a "pop-up" from GoldenPalace Casino (sic)...200% bonus on first deposit, etc. Likewise, in recent weeks when on this site, I get same for stuff I need (weight-loss) and stuff I do not (penis enlargement).

Anyhow, are these "ads" coming via attendance to CC.com, or from me quite simply being on line?

Would certainly like to support OUR sponsors, provided they are endorsed by OUR trusted members. BTW, has anyone tried the penis enlargement, I mean, weight loss products?

ph7.

 

[Cyrano]

If you're using AOL, go ask their tech support for a download fix to stop your computer from broadcasting your IP address to the world. If you're not using AOL, chances are, you've downloaded a worm or some kind of backdoor trojan to let people see your IP anyways. I would suggest you do a complete scan of your computer using an updated Norton Antivirus or McAfee. Though this could possibly catch the problem, I would wager against it. Sorry I can't be of more help.

 

[The Mayor]

As far as I know, this site does not have any pop-ups. I have never had one appear.

Worms...

They're more fun to eat.

 

[Felix Rue-de-Guerre]

There is a great free program called "Ad-aware". It locates and gets rid of adware type programs that you may have inadvertently agreed to have installed. I think you can get it at Download.com.

 

[Cyrano]

*lol* i'm breathing a sigh of relief that nobody made any allusions to "backdoor trojan".... 8')

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Worms...

They're more fun to eat.

 

[Coug It]

Re: Ad-aware

You can get the d/l here:

(Dead link: http://downloads-zdnet.com.com/3001-2144-10186632.html)

 

[SammyBoy]

Re: Ad-aware

You can also go to the Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs and remove anything that you do not recognize. This is not recommended if you don't know what you're doing. There's a good chance it will be a program called SaveNow or Gator or something along those lines.

You have to be very careful when browsing the web and clicking ok on Windows dialogue boxes. You also have to be very careful when installing software, many times the vendor bundles this crap in with legitimate software. Kaaza is one of the biggest offenders.

 

[phantom007]

Thanks Cyrano!

Good Advice! Will follow. And maybe should spend a few units to renew my Norton Anti-Virus as well.

ph7.

 

[Cyrano]

Re: Thanks Cyrano!

Felix's Adware software advice is very sound, though at the rate the hacking software evolve, I'm sure you'll need to do it again in about 6 months. Here is something else you MIGHT want to consider if you are computer-savvy... In the "internet options" portion of your browser (for IE, it should be under "tools" up at the top of your window), set your security to either medium or high. This will prompt you and/or automatically reject downloading anything that Microsoft considers "hazardous". You can also go to the "advanced" portion and disable anything that's java. Again, I caution you right now that fooling around with any of this MIGHT cause you more trouble than the ads themselves. Good luck~