GlasseyeUK
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Lately I am having real problems with pop ups, now generally I use Firefox, but I have the IE tab extension to enable me to access some sites like online banking which still don't like Firefox.
Internet explorer does exist on my system, but is rarely used, except in those cases where even IE tab doesn't work. I have considered uninstalling internet explorer, and I have also tried installing an additional pop up blocker, called stopzilla, it was a huge resource hog and added an additional minute to my start up time.
The pop up has the following address in the title bar is .highbeam.comHigh beam research and is often american express, or some other credit card.
I also use Adware (latest update) and Spybot: Search & Destroy (Fully updated) I also have Zonealarm and Avast running. They are all coming up with zip, does anyone have any suggestions, as my missus is complaining that they are popping up while she is playing Sims 2 and causing it to revert back to desktop. The only suggestion I can give her is to disconnect from the internet before playing, but thats just hassle.
Anyway has any one got any suggestions, whether it be software or how to identify the root cause?
Internet explorer does exist on my system, but is rarely used, except in those cases where even IE tab doesn't work. I have considered uninstalling internet explorer, and I have also tried installing an additional pop up blocker, called stopzilla, it was a huge resource hog and added an additional minute to my start up time.
The pop up has the following address in the title bar is .highbeam.comHigh beam research and is often american express, or some other credit card.
I also use Adware (latest update) and Spybot: Search & Destroy (Fully updated) I also have Zonealarm and Avast running. They are all coming up with zip, does anyone have any suggestions, as my missus is complaining that they are popping up while she is playing Sims 2 and causing it to revert back to desktop. The only suggestion I can give her is to disconnect from the internet before playing, but thats just hassle.
Anyway has any one got any suggestions, whether it be software or how to identify the root cause?