Most 'Quidco' Links not working on my PC !

christopher_h

Any suggestions pls to help me get Quidco links working on my PC ?

I've tried lowering my Privacy/Cookie settings, turned off Pop Up Blocker, Firewall (Zone Alarm), AVG Anti Virus, etc etc all to no avail. I've read their help pages and am now emailing their support :mad:

I tried to switch home phone CPS today to Primus (as suggested in forums) using Uswitch link (earning £8) but alas again, this link wouldn't work for me. Some of the links work but only very few...HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP

christie_m

You haven't downloaded and installed an alternative .host file to block advertising/adult/other dubious content?

Although I don't use Quidco, I suspect that most of their links are served through advertising sites (to track click-throughs for payment). The .host file will block access to these advertising sites and therefore the offer you're trying to access on the shopping site.

christopher_h

christie_m wrote:

You haven't downloaded and installed an alternative .host file to block advertising/adult/other dubious content?

Although I don't use Quidco, I suspect that most of their links are served through advertising sites (to track click-throughs for payment). The .host file will block access to these advertising sites and therefore the offer you're trying to access on the shopping site.

Thanks Christie, yes i have 'SpyWareGuard', 'Microsoft AntiSpyware' and 'SpyWare Blaster'. I tried closing them all down though (at least I think I did) but I didn't restart or close down the browser. Then I clicked the Quidco link. Any suggsetions pls ? :huh:

Right just had another go and I give up, closed everything down anti spyware, cookie blocker, ie security settings on lowest, etc etc etc.....still no joy......looks like no Quidco saving for me

wonderfullife_2

Hi
I'm sure somebody posted on here the other week about not being able to get into Quidco, they were using IE.
So they downloaded Firefox and was in within a minute.

Maybe worth a try.

christopher_h

Hi folks :j

This is very important for anyone else who might spend weeks like I did wondering why the hell most of the Quidco.Com links don't work.

I tried turning off the Firweall, Anti Virus, Spyware Protector, Pop Up Blocker, Cookie settings, Privacy settings, etc etc etc and STILL NO JOY :mad:

Then someone advised that I try downloading a new browser called Firefox but still that didn't work

Finally I got direct contact with Quidco support and thy pointed me to something I've never heard of called the HOSTS file :huh:

Sure enough when I got in there it was literally full of addresses seemingly restricting access......and low and behold the culprit was there Tradedoubler address which is what a lot of the Quidco.Com links use :eek:

I followed some simple instructions I found on Google to delete all the files and hey presto - restarted the PC and all the Quidco links work fine :T

Now if that isn't dedication to saving a few quid - I don't know what is

Actually I plan to use the Quidco link to the new Carphone Warehouse free Broadband offer which will give me cashback of £20 +

Phew......I can get back to my life now......happy saving everyone :laugh:

mutley74

i have done all the above, taken advice from Quidco and still my links dont work. My hosts file is okay and even emailed that to Quidco for double checking.

I have tried disabling zone alarm, avg, resetting IE settings etc etc.
I dont use kaaza or anything like that.


Any suggestions by anyone? HELP!!

mutley74

atpug wrote:

i have done all the above, taken advice from Quidco and still my links dont work. My hosts file is okay and even emailed that to Quidco for double checking.

I have tried disabling zone alarm, avg, resetting IE settings etc etc.
I dont use kaaza or anything like that.


Any suggestions by anyone? HELP!!

I am desperate , DAK what i can /should try to do? (I cant even get all my greasy palm links to work)

mutley74

bump....i even tried installing slim browser. Still cant get all the quidco links to work on that....


ANy help/advice out there???????