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James 09-13-2004 06:13 PM

Does GC now have Embedded Adverts?
 
OR do I have spyware? On every page like 5 words are highlighted and say sponsored link.

PhiPsiRuss 09-13-2004 06:14 PM

My guess is spyware. Have fun!

kddani 09-13-2004 06:18 PM

sorry James, sounds like you have some work to do on your comp. Good luck!

Kevin 09-13-2004 07:12 PM

That's just annoying sounding.

I really despise these ad companies putting this crap out. Ticks me off.

Get adaware and spybot. Hopefully, that should take care of it.

KSig RC 09-13-2004 07:16 PM

commonname, it sounds like - I'd get the new version of adaware, and also spybot hunter pro

lifesaver 09-13-2004 08:21 PM

Its you bro.

I have some sort of logger going on tho. I have cable internet and pages are loading slower. They used to load instantly.

I have both Ad-Aware AND Spybot and run them regularly. I have no idea whats going on. I think I'll just give up on it.

33girl 09-13-2004 09:41 PM

You said adverts like a British dude. Then everyone else started talking in computer geek language. Hee hee, this is a funny thread.

Kevin 09-13-2004 10:37 PM

You just need to go into and do a scan of your registry and remove the offending code.

Do I know anything about computers?

No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

ADqtPiMel 09-13-2004 10:46 PM

It was doing the same thing to me about a week ago. I used Ad-aware and Spybot and it stopped.

bruinaphi 09-14-2004 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lifesaver
I have both Ad-Aware AND Spybot and run them regularly. I have no idea whats going on. I think I'll just give up on it.
Try rebooting in safe mode before running Ad-Aware or Spybot. Run McAfee too if you have it while you are in safe mode.

veemers 09-14-2004 02:59 PM

i would also recommend getting a different internet browser if you are currently using IE. download firefox; it's amazing.

Kevin 09-14-2004 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by veemers
i would also recommend getting a different internet browser if you are currently using IE. download firefox; it's amazing.
If you're using MSE on the new XP, it has a built in popup blocker that works fairly well.

I've just stayed on firefox though. Like you, I think it's pretty nice.

John 09-14-2004 09:32 PM

No, GC doesn't have text ads embedded in the forums.

Sounds like you have an adware/spyware program on your computer doing this or maybe even a virus. If it's adware, it might be a program called "Top Text" or possibly "Surf+"

Ad-Aware & Spybot have already been mentioned above. I generally prefer Spybot over Ad-Aware, but both are very good programs. Doing your spyware/adware & virus scans in safe mode would be best.

blueGBI 09-14-2004 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ariesrising
OMG I LOVE FIREFOX!!!!!

I got it to install and I love it! It's so small and fast! And easy to use!

Everyone go get it! It's much better than Netscape even, especially since I'm on dialup lol.

I switched over the summer and I recommend it to everyone!

Fast, safe, and even though Firefox has its bugs and spyware that is targeted to it, Firefox doesn't get hit by the bad stuff and there aren't driveby downloads.

Tom Earp 09-14-2004 11:48 PM

Dont know about anythig about spyware, but there are some asses who I wonder if are part of this conspiricy of being stupid?

Try not to go where many dont want you to go????

Dont hope GC will get infected by more than a few asses!;)


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