Major Fubar 0 Posted May 19, 2002 OK, I'm sick of this shit... When you're surfing the net, and some asshole website changes your homepage and/or adds items to your favourites list. (Not to mention goddamn popups, but I've learned to live with them). I use internet explorer 6.0. How do I stop this crap from happening? What settings do I need to change, or software do I need to run in the background? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tovarish 0 Posted May 19, 2002 lol it sounds like some of those "art" websites are coming back to haunt you. Hmmm....dunno, there IS some software for that, but I wouldn't be able to recommend anything to ya except maybe WindowWasher, some of those very websites advertize it. There is a trial version available for download, just look for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDRZulu 0 Posted May 19, 2002 dont look porn, and I dont know what you can do about pop-ups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tovarish 0 Posted May 19, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (MDRZulu @ May 19 2002,08:04)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">dont look porn<span id='postcolor'> ....liar </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">...and I dont know what you can do about pop-ups.<span id='postcolor'> Homer Simpson said it best: "Think unsexy thoughts! Think unsexy thoughts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aculaud 0 Posted May 19, 2002 interesting, where the conversation is going, because it is usually porn sites that do that. Oh well, KaZaA\Morpheus have better stuff anyway, AND far less pop-up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted May 19, 2002 I reccomend 2 products: Adaware, to take care of spyware and Popup Stopper from Panicware.com these progs are lifesavers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aculaud 0 Posted May 19, 2002 does popup stopper really actually stop all popup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted May 19, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Aculaud @ May 19 2002,09:32)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">does popup stopper really actually stop all popup?<span id='postcolor'> in my experience, yes it does. however, I think that there is spyware out there that negates it, but thats what Adaware is for Anyways, try it out for yourself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordZach 0 Posted May 19, 2002 i use popup stopper pro and it rules, popups be gone! of course i also have to use adaware to get rid of the stupid spyware cookies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jawk2 1 Posted May 19, 2002 go to: www.regedit.com and learn yourself how to block the changing homepage lock and favorites passwd lock DL some anti popup programms like Adskiller Use an anti-script detector (one is include in Norton antivirus, but there's some freeware... search) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WKK Gimbal 0 Posted May 19, 2002 I have never ever experienced that a site added links to my favorites. It must be those gay porn sites you visit BTW, can anyone explain the purpose of popups, apart from annoying users and make them instantly hate any product advertised this way? I can't imagine that it actually sells anything to force ads down people throats like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilandor 1 Posted May 19, 2002 i use a pop up stopper and its mainly to stop that stupid minicamera advert that continuosly pops up but in general it works well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WKK Gimbal 0 Posted May 19, 2002 Yeah, I've developed a generic hate towards mini cameras because of that ad! Whenever I enter a bank I start making faces at them or give da finga. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordZach 0 Posted May 19, 2002 down with mini cameras! "home security, put this tiny camera anywhere!" "kitchen" "hallway" "living room" "pool" i ask you this, has anyone ever seen someone make off with a pool before? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major Fubar 0 Posted May 19, 2002 I wish it was just porn sites that do it, but I have found others that do as well. Anyway, popups aren't my main concern, it's having my homepage changed, and sites added to my favourites list. Ironically enough, one of the sites that keeps getting added to my favourites without my permission is for popup killer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
advocatexxx 0 Posted May 19, 2002 Errrr. Honestly there isn't a way for a site to add itself to your favorites without your authorization. If you have a "install certificate" window come up, and don't know who it's from, then say "No" - do not install. Also, I'd recommend hitting "Cancel" on any warning message you get. As for links, again, the site cannot do that by itself. It can have a warning message come up asking "Do you wish to add http://www.bigdick.com to your Favorites?". The thing is they now have scripts which can rename the content of that message, so it ends up saying "By clicking OK, you restrict any personal info from being shared". So they kinda try to cheat you. Either way when I browse warez or porn sites I click "NO" or "Cancel" to everything. I never ever had a link add itself to my favorites or set itself as my homepage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
advocatexxx 0 Posted May 19, 2002 WARNING: Please do not click on the hyperlink in the above post. I was merely using an example and it turns out to be a real website. Unless you like that kind of thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mister Frag 0 Posted May 19, 2002 Also, make sure that the security settings for your web browser put at least some restrictions on executing Java and ActiveX code. In order for a web site to change your homepage or add something to your bookmarks, they have to execute a small snippet of code, and if you don't allow that, they can't do it. Programs that anyone should have on their system are Ad-Aware, ZoneAlarm, and Free Surfer Mk II; they are a spyware catcher, firewall, and popup killer, respectively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted May 19, 2002 I love opera, fat bavarian women wearing horns make me moist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WKK Gimbal 0 Posted May 19, 2002 Any serious girlfriend aspirant should be put through the opera test. If she "wants it" really bad after the curtain drops, you've got the right kind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major Fubar 0 Posted May 20, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (advocatexxx @ May 19 2002,20:05)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Errrr. Â Honestly there isn't a way for a site to add itself to your favorites without your authorization. Â If you have a "install certificate" window come up, and don't know who it's from, then say "No" - do not install. Â Also, I'd recommend hitting "Cancel" on any warning message you get. Â As for links, again, the site cannot do that by itself. Â It can have a warning message come up asking "Do you wish to add http://www.bigdick.com to your Favorites?". Â The thing is they now have scripts which can rename the content of that message, so it ends up saying "By clicking OK, you restrict any personal info from being shared". Â So they kinda try to cheat you. Either way when I browse warez or porn sites I click "NO" or "Cancel" to everything. Â I never ever had a link add itself to my favorites or set itself as my homepage.<span id='postcolor'> Nope. I'm pretty PC/Internet smart, and I know not to click yes on strange popup dialog boxes...this isn't how it's happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
