Question for Firefox users out there

[dampscribbler]

I keep getting pop-ups (just a couple a day), even though my blocker is turned on. They all say zedo.com -- is there a way I can make sure they're blocked?

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[chgriffen.livejournal.com]

Modern popup servers have found ways to bypass the blocking that Firefox and IE do. However, there's a way to turn off 99% of all ads, popup and even banners, which makes your surfing not only safer but also faster:

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

The download and install instructions are about a third down on that page. It's from the Microsoft MVPs (Most Valued Professionals program), which is a reputable organization.

Other than that, yeah, there might be spyware on your system as the poster above indicated. There are several good free programs you can find via googling on the internet, such as AdAware and Microsoft Anti-Spyware Beta.

[dampscribbler.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Christian!