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  • esuhl
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    Also. use Chrome coz they have built in poo up blocker.

    Urgh! I definitely don't want any crapware on my machine!
  • AndyPix
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    Also. use Chrome coz they have built in poo up blocker.


    Most browsers have built in poP up blockers.
    And you could have put all 3 of your points in one post
  • Also. use Chrome coz they have built in poo up blocker.

    I am using Chrome.
  • kwikbreaks
    kwikbreaks Posts: 9,187 Forumite
    Didn't it block that poo?

    Next time you're flying the Jolly Roger try tapping the alt-ctrl-del mentioned above although I suppose the hook may make it a bit difficult.
  • RumRat
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    kwikbreaks wrote: »
    Didn't it block that poo?

    Next time you're flying the Jolly Roger try tapping the alt-ctrl-del mentioned above although I suppose the hook may make it a bit difficult.
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  • Head_The_Ball
    Head_The_Ball Posts: 4,067 Forumite
    Bedsit_Bob wrote: »
    I am using Chrome.

    I had a similar problem yesterday with Chrome.

    Malwarebytes didn't solve it.

    I googled and found this solution that worked.

    Open 'Settings' by clicking on the 3 horizontal bars top right just below the X to close a window. 'Settings' is towards the bottom of the dialogue box that opens.

    Scroll down and click on 'Show advanced settings'.

    Scroll down again and select 'Reset Settings'. This restores the default browser settings and hopefully gets rid of that irritating hijack.
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