Pop-up Blockers

Sandman2012 · 14th March 2002, 22:45

Does anybody have a suggestion of a good pop-up ad blocking program. I found quite a few through Google, but I always like to get others' opinions before downloading anything.

John M · 14th March 2002, 22:56

The best popup killer. evar.

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Aeroe · 15th March 2002, 00:07

lots of 'em
Webwasher - www.webwasher.com
filtering proxy for win/linux/mac that can prevent almost every popup and banner ad.
Can get in the way with some websites.
freeware
also similar to Proxomitron - http://www.flaaten.dk/prox/

PopupKiller - http://software.xfx.net
windows only, uses a blacklist. works with ie, netscape/mozilla, and opera.
freeware.

Meaya Popup Adfilter - www.meaya.com
my fav for windows, it's ie only but does a better job at preventing popups then any i've used. it uses very little resources.
it's shareware.

Opera, Netcaptor and Mozilla have built-in popup filtering. Mo's works the best IMO since it has more options and allows requested popups.

KrunkedUp187 · 15th March 2002, 03:42

i got popup stopper pro, than i cracked it

No Name · 16th March 2002, 00:42

proximitron and i heard the new Zone Alarm 3 is good.

dont bite the hand that feeds you.

PabUK · 16th March 2002, 03:26

Webwasher is great. For once I don't have to post the link because someone beat me to it.

Rant · 16th March 2002, 04:32

@Guard blocks most ads quite nicely.

Kalervo Manni · 16th March 2002, 08:47

Use Opera. It features built in popup killer.

. - .... .- -. .... · 16th March 2002, 14:33

Might as well add my piece

Surf in Peace has been keeping me same for a year now....

eleet-2k2 · 16th March 2002, 14:37

I dont use any ad blocker program, since I rarely get them, so I don't mind closing the odd 1 or 2.

. - .... .- -. .... · 16th March 2002, 14:40

Quote:

Originally posted by 31337-2k2
I dont use any ad blocker program, since I rarely get them, so I don't mind closing the odd 1 or 2.

You must be on a different internet to the rest of us then!!

(else you're just staying away from the porn sites

)

John M · 16th March 2002, 14:52

You Have ONE Message Waiting For You! - Colonize.com

No Name · 16th March 2002, 16:32

i bought the internet and that made all ads cease to exist. Its quite nice. You should all give it a shot.

16th March 2002, 23:29

I'm quite happy with POW!. (I know. I'm late as usual.)

Sandman2012 · 17th March 2002, 01:18

Well I've tried Killad and Webwasher so far. Killad is pretty simple and does what I want. Webwasher has a lot more features, but ultimately uses a lot more system resources. Also, I tried configuring it a few different ways and it still didn't stop some pop-ups. I'm gonna keep it around for when I have some time to mess with it.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Sandman2012 · 17th March 2002, 01:21

Hey...a question. Is there a way to edit dropdown menus? I've uninstalled Webwasher, but when I right click on a web page I still have the option "Add to filter list (WebWasher)." I hate it when I uninstall a programs and it leaves sh!t behind.

No Name · 17th March 2002, 03:49

someone wanna program for me ..

i want a program that will auto click the pop up and then close it.

that way the sites get their money and the pop up closes =)

Sandman2012 · 18th March 2002, 02:08

Quote:

Originally posted by Sandman2012
Hey...a question. Is there a way to edit dropdown menus? I've uninstalled Webwasher, but when I right click on a web page I still have the option "Add to filter list (WebWasher)." I hate it when I uninstall a programs and it leaves sh!t behind.

I really need help with this. Perhaps there's a registry editing thing that can be done? I accidentally chose the Webwasher option once and it caused IE to freeze up (presumably because Webwasher no longer exists on my computer).

Aeroe · 18th March 2002, 02:17

regedit:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt

Sandman2012 · 18th March 2002, 02:24

Quote:

Originally posted by Aeroe
regedit:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt

Found it. Now, do I just delete it? I haven't used the registry editor before, but I'm learning.

Aeroe · 18th March 2002, 02:31

i just rightclicked and deleted the "Add to filterlist (WebWasher)" folder on the left. then restart ie, should go poof.

if you are still too nervous:
"After uninstalling WebWasher, 'Add to filterlist (WebWasher)' still persists in the context menu of Internet Explorer.
Please request a patch to remove the context menu entry at support@webwasher.com. It will be sent to you promptly via e-mail."

that's from http://www.webwasher.com/en/products.../faq_bugs1.htm

[edit]i made more sense this time around[/edit]

Sandman2012 · 18th March 2002, 02:41

Quote:

Originally posted by Aeroe
[edit]i made more sense this time around[/edit]

Actually I understood just fine the first time around. It worked. Thanks for the help.

14th March 2002, 22:45	#1
Sandman2012 <3 foobar2k (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,203	Pop-up Blockers Does anybody have a suggestion of a good pop-up ad blocking program. I found quite a few through Google, but I always like to get others' opinions before downloading anything. pabook.net

15th March 2002, 03:42	#4
KrunkedUp187 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Philly, PA, USA Posts: 279	i got popup stopper pro, than i cracked it Alpha Pi Lambda Fraternity... never dry, baby... i get laid more than fritos - Ludacris

16th March 2002, 00:42	#5
No Name Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 498	proximitron and i heard the new Zone Alarm 3 is good. dont bite the hand that feeds you. .........

16th March 2002, 03:26	#6
PabUK Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: .com/munity Posts: 1,278	Webwasher is great. For once I don't have to post the link because someone beat me to it. In support of aggressive sex with llamas, and freedom from the obligation to explain. Pawhosting.com \| Pawsoft.com \| Pawdesign.com \| PabUK.com

16th March 2002, 14:33	#9
. - .... .- -. .... Backpacking Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: საქართველო (Georgia) Posts: 10,104	Might as well add my piece Surf in Peace has been keeping me same for a year now.... Like my photography? Buy some here....

15th March 2002, 00:07	#3
Aeroe Major Dude Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Assembly Hall Posts: 1,446	lots of 'em Webwasher - www.webwasher.com filtering proxy for win/linux/mac that can prevent almost every popup and banner ad. Can get in the way with some websites. freeware also similar to Proxomitron - http://www.flaaten.dk/prox/ PopupKiller - http://software.xfx.net windows only, uses a blacklist. works with ie, netscape/mozilla, and opera. freeware. Meaya Popup Adfilter - www.meaya.com my fav for windows, it's ie only but does a better job at preventing popups then any i've used. it uses very little resources. it's shareware. Opera, Netcaptor and Mozilla have built-in popup filtering. Mo's works the best IMO since it has more options and allows requested popups.

16th March 2002, 04:32	#7
Rant Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 113	@Guard blocks most ads quite nicely.

16th March 2002, 08:47	#8
Kalervo Manni Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Finland Posts: 241	Use Opera. It features built in popup killer.

16th March 2002, 14:37	#10
eleet-2k2 Forum King Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mobil Ave. Posts: 5,381	I dont use any ad blocker program, since I rarely get them, so I don't mind closing the odd 1 or 2. "Welcome to the Island of people who know too much."..."Did you really think balloons would stop him?!" See what I'm listening too.

16th March 2002, 14:52	#12
John M Puts the Cuss in General Discussions (Forum King) Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cincy, Ohio Posts: 3,624	You Have ONE Message Waiting For You! - Colonize.com missyob made me post this.

16th March 2002, 16:32	#13
No Name Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 498	i bought the internet and that made all ads cease to exist. Its quite nice. You should all give it a shot. .........

16th March 2002, 23:29	#14
randman Guest Posts: n/a	I'm quite happy with POW!. (I know. I'm late as usual.)

17th March 2002, 01:18	#15
Sandman2012 <3 foobar2k (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,203	Well I've tried Killad and Webwasher so far. Killad is pretty simple and does what I want. Webwasher has a lot more features, but ultimately uses a lot more system resources. Also, I tried configuring it a few different ways and it still didn't stop some pop-ups. I'm gonna keep it around for when I have some time to mess with it. Thanks for the suggestions. pabook.net

17th March 2002, 01:21	#16
Sandman2012 <3 foobar2k (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,203	Hey...a question. Is there a way to edit dropdown menus? I've uninstalled Webwasher, but when I right click on a web page I still have the option "Add to filter list (WebWasher)." I hate it when I uninstall a programs and it leaves sh!t behind. pabook.net

17th March 2002, 03:49	#17
No Name Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 498	someone wanna program for me .. i want a program that will auto click the pop up and then close it. that way the sites get their money and the pop up closes =) .........

18th March 2002, 02:17	#19
Aeroe Major Dude Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Assembly Hall Posts: 1,446	regedit: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MenuExt

18th March 2002, 02:31	#21
Aeroe Major Dude Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Assembly Hall Posts: 1,446	i just rightclicked and deleted the "Add to filterlist (WebWasher)" folder on the left. then restart ie, should go poof. if you are still too nervous: "After uninstalling WebWasher, 'Add to filterlist (WebWasher)' still persists in the context menu of Internet Explorer. Please request a patch to remove the context menu entry at support@webwasher.com. It will be sent to you promptly via e-mail." that's from http://www.webwasher.com/en/products.../faq_bugs1.htm [edit]i made more sense this time around[/edit]

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