Basseducer Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Mr Curt, I recently completed a survey here about TU and now I keep getting these pop-up ads all the time. Please get them to stop or show me how to stop them. I also get a lot of words in the threads that are links to ads. HELP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Have you tried running any anti-spyware programs Basseducer? I've been using a program called Super Anti Spyware. It's a free download and has been working well for me. Don't have a link so just do an online search and you should find it. good luck, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Yeah has to be a problem with your computer or device. I see ads, but never pop-ups. Another good one is malwarebytes. You can download it here..... https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/ Just make sure you select the free version. Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Nice catch Al. Forgot about Malwarebytes. I have it as well and run both of them. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 I need to try yours, Ben. I've heard nothing but good about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 I use Malwarebytes too. The free version is no different to the paid version. I actually chose to pay for the software because I thought it was so good. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Give it a try Al. I think you'll like it. My computer is a little faster after it runs each time. Of course it slows back down over time as all the tracking cookies, and other internet garbage, reloads itself every time you visit a website. Another program I like is Crap Cleaner. It has a free version as well and has several tools included that are really helpful. Ben 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Yes! C-Cleaner is excellent. Run that dude at least once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I tried the Malwarebytes free trial with negative results. This only started after taking a TU survey about TU. I also tried running scans and clean-ups with Norton and still no relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Pop-up blocker may do the trick then......... https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/popup-blocker-pro/kiodaajmphnkcajieajajinghpejdjai?hl=en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted January 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Thanks Al, I think that might have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 On 1/8/2017 at 11:55 PM, Basseducer said: Thanks Al, I think that might have done it. Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 @Basseducer I can assure you that TU uses no pop up ads at all. They were more than likely due to malware on your computer. Thanks to @alsworms, @RayburnGuy& @Vodkaman for their help and suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 On 1/9/2017 at 2:55 AM, Basseducer said: Thanks Al, I think that might have done it. @Basseducer The pop-up blocker may have stopped the pop-ups from showing. But it won't clean your computer of whatever is on it that's causing those pop-ups to begin with. Be sure you get that issue sorted out too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Curt - RI said: @Basseducer The pop-up blocker may have stopped the pop-ups from showing. But it won't clean your computer of whatever is on it that's causing those pop-ups to begin with. Be sure you get that issue sorted out too! I probably should have mentioned that. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Although the pop-up issue was resolved it didn't start until I completed a survey about TU on TU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Basseducer said: Although the pop-up issue was resolved it didn't start until I completed a survey about TU on TU. @Basseducer That may be true, but the survey was not from TU. It was a pop up ad triggered by adware or malware on your computer. TU does not use pop up ads of any kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsworms Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 A bit off topic.......and I didn't mention it earlier because it's not really a big deal........but I'm having to sign in twice now with each visit, even though I checked save password. Anyone else having this problem? Once I'm logged in, all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 @alsworms Yes. This started happening last night. I was working with a developer to tweak some security aspects of the site. There may be a setting that he changed that caused this. I will touch base with him to see if he can fix it. I know it's a pain in the butt. Please bear with me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
