Annoying Pop up adds.

[JimRB]

I go to FileHippo.com - Download Free Software and do a search for Malwarebytes. Download and install Malwarebytes. Scan your computer. For anti-virus I like Avast's free anti-virus program. Their paid programs do more but so far I have had good luck with their free program.

Another tool I use is CCleaner. It deletes lots of temp file from IE, Chrome and Firefox. Your antivirus and malware scans can go a bit faster if they are not having to scan gigs of temp browser files. There are still plenty of useless files in your downloads folder, probably, that it would not hurt to delete.

Don't forget to empty your recycle bin. No need to scan through files you thought you already deleted. The recycle bin is holding files you have a last chance to recover, or permanently delete.

Important notes. You need to download cleanup tools from safe places. Some locations will fool you and get you to download more malware, or they install other crud that you do not want. So far Filehippo has not jammed me up, but you do have to pay attention to what you are clicking on. I like to save and then install. The theory is that maybe your anti-virus program will inspect the program as it downloads. It may be a weak or unfounded theory.

I have had to download the cleanup tools to a USB thumb drive and then install to the infected computer. The infected computer can prevent the download of cleanup tools or any files.

 

[aczlan]

My problem is that if I click on a page number at the bottom of the page to advance to next page It sends me to an ad. After going back and trying several times I usually have to go to the top of page to advance to the next one.

I would do like Piloon did and check for nasty addons/plugins, it sounds like you have one or more. See How to View and Disable Installed Plug-ins in Any Browser for directions on where to find them for the various browsers.

Aaron Z

 

[Scrambler82]

I would do like Piloon did and check for nasty addons/plugins, it sounds like you have one or more. See How to View and Disable Installed Plug-ins in Any Browser for directions on where to find them for the various browsers.

Aaron Z

Thats nice but there is nothing there for Safari, used in my Apple setup.
i dont have the problem other than on TBN, no other web pages, no other web sites... so, it kind of points to this site.

Admin, pls do a cleanup on this site and one more thing, it appears to me to have gotten worse more recently.

 

[aczlan]

Thats nice but there is nothing there for Safari, used in my Apple setup.
i dont have the problem other than on TBN, no other web pages, no other web sites... so, it kind of points to this site.
Admin, pls do a cleanup on this site and one more thing, it appears to me to have gotten worse more recently.

The problem is on your computer, not the site. Others are not getting this.
Try Safari 5: How to Install and Uninstall Extensions | a Tech-Recipes Tutorial for removing Safari extensions.

Aaron Z

 

[Scrambler82]

Just got back to this thread.
I have not had a problem with any other site so this leads me to believe if these pop-up ads if not malicious ads then they have to be paid for ad on this site and that takes us back to too many ads.

As I said, I have no problem paying a fee to use the site, just set something up, let us know.

I have run a lot of different software to check for a problem with this unit. I took it to Apple when I didn't see anything and had them go through it with no problems found. Not sure what else I can do except keep asking for the site to do something.

And again this is the only site I have a problem with.

 

[HEC]

My problem is that if I click on a page number at the bottom of the page to advance to next page It sends me to an ad. After going back and trying several times I usually have to go to the top of page to advance to the next one.

The same happens to me

 

[MikePA]

No issues using Safari or Chrome, each with AdBlock. As Aaron said several weeks ago, the problem is not with TBN.

 

[aczlan]

No issues using Safari or Chrome, each with AdBlock. As Aaron said several weeks ago, the problem is not with TBN.

I have also tried with Firefox, Chrome and IE with AdBlock turned off and I did not get any ads between pages or that interfered with navigation.
As such, it is my opinion (as an IT guy who deals with a lot of computers that have similar problems), that the problem is an extension or other malware inserting that ad rather than an ad being provided by TBN.

Aaron Z

 

[peterc38]

Thats nice but there is nothing there for Safari, used in my Apple setup.
i dont have the problem other than on TBN, no other web pages, no other web sites... so, it kind of points to this site.

Admin, pls do a cleanup on this site and one more thing, it appears to me to have gotten worse more recently.

If your apple product is an iPhone or iPad, you can download the "atomic web browser" app for $1.99 at App Store and it will effectively block all ads and pop ups, etc.

 

[Scrambler82]

I have also tried with Firefox, Chrome and IE with AdBlock turned off and I did not get any ads between pages or that interfered with navigation.
As such, it is my opinion (as an IT guy who deals with a lot of computers that have similar problems), that the problem is an extension or other malware inserting that ad rather than an ad being provided by TBN.

Aaron Z

If it was only me then I would say yes it is my computer but it isn't, there are a number that people complaining about the "Pop Up Ad". I understand about advertising helping with the site cost, good but just take away the pop ups.

If your apple product is an iPhone or iPad, you can download the "atomic web browser" app for $1.99 at App Store and it will effectively block all ads and pop ups, etc.

Thks for the info but since it all points to the TBN Site I think they need to address it.
I do not like adding software to my computer that I really don't need.