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Pop Ups on World Connect Gone Crazy!

Pop Ups on World Connect Gone Crazy!

Posted: 19 Jul 2015 5:45AM GMT
Classification: Query
I'm using the same browser (Firefox) with the same settings I've always used, including a pop-up blocker, and all of a sudden, I'm getting ads popping up right and left, sometimes a dozen at a time. The data table is shifting back and forth each time a new add pops up. This is INTOLERABLE.

I guess they're trying to destroy WorldConnect the same way they destroyed GenForum, Genealogy.com, and SMGF. Time to break up the monopoly.

Re: Pop Ups on World Connect Gone Crazy!

Posted: 19 Jul 2015 10:43AM GMT
Classification: Query
Agree! and now they're working on the newly acquired Find A Grave. Find A Grave has always had adds, however, now there are VIDEOS with VOICE off to the right side.
WorldConnect has been invaluable tool for many. Shifting the columns is disturbing.

Re: Pop Ups on World Connect Gone Crazy!

Posted: 19 Jul 2015 3:27PM GMT
Classification: Query
>>I'm using the same browser (Firefox) with the same settings I've always used, including a pop-up blocker, and all of a sudden, I'm getting ads popping up right and left, sometimes a dozen at a time. The data table is shifting back and forth each time a new add pops up. This is INTOLERABLE. <<

Your machine has a virus.

Re: Pop Ups on World Connect Gone Crazy!

Posted: 20 Jul 2015 2:02AM GMT
Classification: Query
you need to run the free version of Malwarebytes. You definitely have a virus or some sort of adware/malware if you are getting popups.

Joan

Re: Pop Ups on World Connect Gone Crazy!

Posted: 20 Jul 2015 2:04AM GMT
Classification: Query
Sudown: you didn't mention which browser you use but you should install the Adblocker Plus add-on for your browser. You won't see any ads. Works like a charm and is completely free. If you still continue to see ads such as the original poster mentioned...then you have malware on your computer.

Joan

Re: Pop Ups on World Connect Gone Crazy!

Posted: 20 Jul 2015 10:44AM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 20 Jul 2015 10:59AM GMT
Thanks for the Adblocker Plus tip! Downloaded and I can't tell you this will save so much time uploading files and not having to Wait For The Add to Finish Loading!!
On the flip side, my browser kept locking up - not anymore. Thank you Joan.

Re: Pop Ups on World Connect Gone Crazy!

Posted: 20 Jul 2015 10:54AM GMT
Classification: Query
I use Firefox, and I'm not getting any ads. I'd run a good antivirus scan, and malwarebytes.
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