Decent popup blocker?

eyelinerprincess

I keep getting those "referral" popups, and have downloaded a popup blocker but it doesn't seem to be working as they come up in a new window! I've been getting the same kind of emails from them too, will run adaware and my spyware later, but can anyone recommend a good popup blocker?

Reluctant_spender

I use either FireFox or Opera as a browser, both have pop upblockers and I do not have an issue.

Have you considered swapping browsers?

frogbottler

I've used the free version of Zone Alarm for years. So far so good
www.zonealarm.com

superscaper

Reluctant_spender wrote: »

I use either FireFox or Opera as a browser, both have pop upblockers and I do not have an issue.

Have you considered swapping browsers?

I'd say IE7's pop up blocker is just as good as well, I've never have a problem with it and it's no worse than Firefox which I'd used for years. It sounds like a possible adware problem. Maybe worth going through the malware removal guide sticky.

eyelinerprincess

I use firefox, have an issue with IE that I can't seem to get resolved. The javascript's !!!!!!ed on it, and it's probably something to do with a trojan I had on it a while back. Have tried everything to get it working again to no avail.
Will try running adaware later and hopefully that'll help, and will look at the malware removal guide.

superscaper

eyelinerprincess wrote: »

I use firefox, have an issue with IE that I can't seem to get resolved. The javascript's !!!!!!ed on it, and it's probably something to do with a trojan I had on it a while back. Have tried everything to get it working again to no avail.
Will try running adaware later and hopefully that'll help, and will look at the malware removal guide.

Does sound like your pc could do with a thorough clean. Once that's done, nothing to stop you asking for help with the javascript problem at some stage (if it doesn't get fixed with the malware removal procedures).

eyelinerprincess

It's been like that for ages now, I doubt anything short of a system restore will fix it

MORPH3US

I would suggest getting Firefox...

The old IE sucks, the new IE sucks too (IMHO).... Firefox is cool, especially with Foxmarks which sync's my bookmarks on my home, work and parents computer (plus access anywhere with web access).

M

superscaper

MORPH3US wrote: »

I would suggest getting Firefox...

I think you missed the post about the OP already using Firefox so obviously that isn't the problem.

I've personally never had a problem with IE7 and I've been using it since it's original release. Before that I used firefox since it's beta stages, so I think I've got a broad enough experience. I currently use IE7 as my default just for convenience of compatibility but I do have FF and opera installed as well.