lynn98109 Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 I've dumped Norton 2005 FW and AV for ashampoo. So far, still the ashampoo FW free Vesion, which means I will probably need to start downloading MS's anti-malware tool. However, Norton FW had a built-in adblocker, which, after nearly 10 minutes, I find is a major loss. Most of what I've seen as adblockers have a host of other things as well, such as pop-up blockers - which I assume will cause problems with these boards, for starters. Any suggestions? Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandpabruce Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 I've dumped Norton 2005 FW and AV for ashampoo. So far, still the ashampoo FW free Vesion, which means I will probably need to start downloading MS's anti-malware tool. However, Norton FW had a built-in adblocker, which, after nearly 10 minutes, I find is a major loss. Most of what I've seen as adblockers have a host of other things as well, such as pop-up blockers - which I assume will cause problems with these boards, for starters. Any suggestions? Lynn I use Spy Sweeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gi7omy Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Did you get the WinOptimizer Lynn? If so, check in Tuning Tools, IP Spam Blocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn98109 Posted December 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Did you get the WinOptimizer Lynn? If so, check in Tuning Tools, IP Spam Blocker No, they have a somewhat bewildering array of different programs, and I wasn't sure where it was. But "Spam" isn't where I would expect to look to block Flash. It's tempting to delete all registry entries & files for Flash, but I know from experience the abomination will simply rebuild them. There are occasional places where Flash is useful, but for the most part it is simply a means of putting in obnoxious commercials. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn98109 Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Neither ashampoo nor WebRoot's SpySweeper seemed quite what I was after. I have found, downloaded, installed, and done a sweep with SuperAdBlocker - and now things are better than they were before Since it can only be said to be in use subsequent to the sweep, I've been running it less than 10 minutes, but the only modification I would make at this point is I've GOT to pay for it. I NEED it. :) Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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