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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-29-2017, 11:54 PM

This is frustrating as heck. I can barely post, and really, it won't even let me write. I have to copy and paste.

There's a pop-up on every page. The bastard reads "Ads by" in the RH corner. It just sits there spinning around the play button, but doesn't do (*^( but raise blood pressure. I can close it, but the little f*U))(r shows up with near every refresh. I have my pop-up blocker on and set to high...........Did nothing. Anyone else experiencing this?

Maybe I need to delete temp. files, see if that helps.

**LockDoc** · 03-30-2017, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

This is frustrating as heck. I can barely post, and really, it won't even let me write. I have to copy and paste.

There's a pop-up on every page. The bastard reads "Ads by" in the RH corner. It just sits there spinning around the play button, but doesn't do (*^( but raise blood pressure. I can close it, but the little f*U))(r shows up with near every refresh. I have my pop-up blocker on and set to high...........Did nothing. Anyone else experiencing this?

Maybe I need to delete temp. files, see if that helps.

No problem here. Sounds like you might have some malware on your machine....

LockDoc

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-30-2017, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

No problem here. Sounds like you might have some malware on your machine....

LockDoc

Dare you say

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-30-2017, 12:23 AM

Cleared browsing and/or maybe the new pop-up setting just took effect. So far so good.

**too much stuff** · 03-30-2017, 08:25 AM

Been seeing it here also. Really screws things up. Let me know if you get rid of it.

hewittca · 03-30-2017, 08:56 AM

I use Google Chrome with their ABP ad blocker extension and I don't see any ads...anywhere (maybe I shouldn't reveal that for those sponsors that pay to advertise). Anyway, it works pretty well.

**special-K** · 03-30-2017, 10:31 AM

Is this on a phone or a laptop?

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-30-2017, 12:25 PM

Mine is a desktop. I still see the ads in the top portion of the page, but the culprit is gone.

**biketopia** · 03-31-2017, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hewittca

I use Google Chrome with their ABP ad blocker extension and I don't see any ads...anywhere (maybe I shouldn't reveal that for those sponsors that pay to advertise). Anyway, it works pretty well.

Likewise, actually I don't think I even have an ad blocker extension installed but I don't get any pop ups since I switched a few years ago to chrome.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-31-2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by biketopia

Likewise, actually I don't think I even have an ad blocker extension installed but I don't get any pop ups since I switched a few years ago to chrome.

BINGO......I just added it and even the much less annoying ads are gone. Thanks for the tips.

**biketopia** · 03-31-2017, 02:23 PM

Sweet!! Glad it's working out even better than expected!

In The Ten Ring · 04-01-2017, 02:08 AM

I could use an add blocker. I use a laptop, I don't even want a smartphone.

**too much stuff** · 04-01-2017, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Mine is a desktop. I still see the ads in the top portion of the page, but the culprit is gone.

Mine is a desktop also and it went away after this was posted a few days ago... Until this morning it is back again. What is involved with switching to chrome?

**truckster** · 04-01-2017, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Mine is a desktop also and it went away after this was posted a few days ago... Until this morning it is back again. What is involved with switching to chrome?

Google "Chrome", download, install, open. It will ask you if you want to import bookmarks from your current browser.

However, for the record, although I sometimes use Chrome, I primarily use Firefox. It uses less resources on the computer so it's faster, and doesn't have Chrome's built-in Google analytics (spyware). Everything you want to do with Chrome you can do with Firefox.

Your problem may not be your browser, though. You may have malware that you inadvertently downloaded, especially if you downloaded some software and installed it as a package. Even "reputable" companies like Adobe package third-party applications with their downloads (for profit) and you have to opt out of the third-party application during installation; if not, they'll install software like "browser helper objects" which don't really help your browser but give it instructions to do things you didn't tell it to do (like open ads in pop-up windows).

I recommend you download and run Malwarebytes' free scan tool (https://www.malwarebytes.com/) and run a scan. It will show you what's running on your computer that you may not know about. Just make sure you opt out of the premium version when you install it, and it's totally free and secure.

03-29-2017, 11:54 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,120	Trouble posting thanks to "Ads by" pop-up This is frustrating as heck. I can barely post, and really, it won't even let me write. I have to copy and paste. There's a pop-up on every page. The bastard reads "Ads by" in the RH corner. It just sits there spinning around the play button, but doesn't do (^( but raise blood pressure. I can close it, but the little fU))(r shows up with near every refresh. I have my pop-up blocker on and set to high...........Did nothing. Anyone else experiencing this? Maybe I need to delete temp. files, see if that helps. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-30-2017, 12:23 AM	#4
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,120	Re: Trouble posting thanks to "Ads by" pop-up Cleared browsing and/or maybe the new pop-up setting just took effect. So far so good. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-30-2017, 08:25 AM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,694	Re: Trouble posting thanks to "Ads by" pop-up Been seeing it here also. Really screws things up. Let me know if you get rid of it. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-30-2017, 08:56 AM	#6
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,725	Re: Trouble posting thanks to "Ads by" pop-up I use Google Chrome with their ABP ad blocker extension and I don't see any ads...anywhere (maybe I shouldn't reveal that for those sponsors that pay to advertise). Anyway, it works pretty well. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

03-30-2017, 10:31 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Trouble posting thanks to "Ads by" pop-up Is this on a phone or a laptop? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-30-2017, 12:25 PM	#8
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,120	Re: Trouble posting thanks to "Ads by" pop-up Mine is a desktop. I still see the ads in the top portion of the page, but the culprit is gone. __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

03-31-2017, 02:23 PM	#11
biketopia Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 1,008	Re: Trouble posting thanks to "Ads by" pop-up Sweet!! Glad it's working out even better than expected! __________________ 71 c-10 Long Bed, under the knife for a No Limit Engineering Wide Ride Chassis Pack and coil over static drop. 07 Silverado Classic 2wd 95 Camaro 427SBC/TH350

04-01-2017, 02:08 AM	#12
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: Trouble posting thanks to "Ads by" pop-up I could use an add blocker. I use a laptop, I don't even want a smartphone.



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