Pop Up Stoppers?

Tanukitsune · 01-27-2004, 01:47 PM

The Pop Up Stopper I have is just a demo and its just a matter of time before I need to get a new one or purchase it...

But before that I want to know which would you recommend?

Are there any out there free?

Mine eats up all the memory I have to shut it down when ever I open a few windows....

Kolzig · 01-27-2004, 01:59 PM

Use Opera and put from quick preferences -> "open-requested pop-up windows only"

At least that's how I got rid of pop up's

Huz · 01-27-2004, 02:09 PM

The Google Toolbar has pop-up-stopping capabilities, apparently, as well as being useful in its own right.

I haven't tried it though so I may be talking rubbish.

*Jake* · 01-27-2004, 02:16 PM

My brother uses the Google toolbar on his PC and is very happy with it. It doesn't block spyware install attempts (the "do you trust software from this sneaky company?!" messages that appear sometimes), though.

Tamara · 01-27-2004, 02:35 PM

I use the Google Toolbar. It's great. As far as install attempts .. wouldn't want any program to block those .. as sometimes they're legitimate. When they're not, you just click 'no'. Pretty simple.

Pappapisshu · 01-27-2004, 02:43 PM

I've been using the google toolbar for a while, and I'm more than pleased with it. Works perfectly.

jannar85 · 01-27-2004, 02:44 PM

www.myie2.com

exellent browser

(with popup+ads stopper)

oh, and get these tools as well:
CWShredder
Spybot-S&D

DomStLeger · 01-27-2004, 02:53 PM

Mozilla is very effective at stopping block-ups. I've been using it for well over a year (maybe even two? Not sure how long ago the popup blocker was added) and I've hardly ever seen an unsolicitated pop-up since.

***tabacco*** · 01-27-2004, 04:55 PM

Also, when MS finally ships XP SP2, IE will get integrated popup blocking.

RemiO · 01-27-2004, 05:04 PM

I'd recommend Firebird, which has a lot of other nice features.

Of course, we're now talking a brand new browser and stuff.

Zygomaticus · 01-27-2004, 06:30 PM

The best thing I can suggest is choose the websites you visit carefully.

If that just can't happen (

), try Opera, which is a webbrowser with the functionality of IE, yet with the ability to stop unasked for popups.

Moosferatu · 01-27-2004, 10:06 PM

The Google Toolbar really is the best. Mine has currently block over 2000 pop ups in the past 3 months or so.

Tanukitsune · 01-28-2004, 12:33 AM

Google Toolbar it is!

Swordmaster · 01-28-2004, 02:14 AM

Mozilla Firebird

syntheticgerbil · 01-28-2004, 04:41 AM

I am going to make love to the google toolbar.

Tanukitsune · 01-28-2004, 05:45 AM

:eek:

Quote:

Originally Posted by syntheticgerbil

I am going to make love to the google toolbar.

I guess you use google to oogle?

But it IS one sexy toolbar.... 8-)

syntheticgerbil · 01-31-2004, 09:18 AM

Hahha, you maniac.

ragnar · 01-31-2004, 01:32 PM

I just can't understand how anyone can stand browsing without popupblocking, tabbed browsing and mouse gestures.

*Jake* · 01-31-2004, 01:41 PM

Aside from mouse gestures, I agree with you

ragnar · 01-31-2004, 01:56 PM

If you start using mouse gestures, you will see what I mean. Just wiggle a bit with the mouse and you get a reload, back, forward or close of the tab. It's very convenient.

01-27-2004, 01:47 PM	#1
Tanukitsune ACK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spain Posts: 2,448	Pop Up Stoppers? The Pop Up Stopper I have is just a demo and its just a matter of time before I need to get a new one or purchase it... But before that I want to know which would you recommend? Are there any out there free? Mine eats up all the memory I have to shut it down when ever I open a few windows.... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Apparently I have a Devianrt Art account... And people actually like it!

01-27-2004, 01:59 PM	#2
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Use Opera and put from quick preferences -> "open-requested pop-up windows only" At least that's how I got rid of pop up's Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

01-27-2004, 02:09 PM	#3
Huz Kersal Massive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,430	The Google Toolbar has pop-up-stopping capabilities, apparently, as well as being useful in its own right. I haven't tried it though so I may be talking rubbish. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-27-2004, 02:16 PM	#4
Jake The Dartmaster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 3,084	My brother uses the Google toolbar on his PC and is very happy with it. It doesn't block spyware install attempts (the "do you trust software from this sneaky company?!" messages that appear sometimes), though. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ When on the Internet, visit Idle Thumbs \| Mixnmojo \| Sam & Max.net \| Telltale Games "I was one of the original lovers." - Evan Dickens

01-27-2004, 02:35 PM	#5
Tamara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 914	I use the Google Toolbar. It's great. As far as install attempts .. wouldn't want any program to block those .. as sometimes they're legitimate. When they're not, you just click 'no'. Pretty simple. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-27-2004, 02:43 PM	#6
Pappapisshu rare groove Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 506	I've been using the google toolbar for a while, and I'm more than pleased with it. Works perfectly. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ strike a match, strike a pose, strike your girlfriend in the nose

01-27-2004, 02:44 PM	#7
jannar85 I create. Therefore I am. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 518	www.myie2.com exellent browser (with popup+ads stopper) oh, and get these tools as well: CWShredder Spybot-S&D Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards Atle Ragnar Jarnæs Lerøy ~Working on the upcoming adventure game, Roger Foodbelly~ Click the name, to join its Facebook Page! My Games

01-27-2004, 02:53 PM	#8
DomStLeger Whinging Pom Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London, England, UK Posts: 1,032	Mozilla is very effective at stopping block-ups. I've been using it for well over a year (maybe even two? Not sure how long ago the popup blocker was added) and I've hardly ever seen an unsolicitated pop-up since. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Dom Currently Playing Tex Murphey - Under a Killing Moon (YAY GOG.com!) Recently Completed Broken Sword Director's Cut Still Get Mozilla Firefox! Forget that Chrome and IE rubbish!

01-27-2004, 04:55 PM	#9
*tabacco* Friendly Server Admin Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Marin County, CA Posts: 4,087	Also, when MS finally ships XP SP2, IE will get integrated popup blocking. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-27-2004, 05:04 PM	#10
RemiO Antibacterial Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 327	I'd recommend Firebird, which has a lot of other nice features. Of course, we're now talking a brand new browser and stuff. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Remi O Best site ever... ever!

01-27-2004, 06:30 PM	#11
Zygomaticus Liver of Life Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,317	The best thing I can suggest is choose the websites you visit carefully. If that just can't happen ( ), try Opera, which is a webbrowser with the functionality of IE, yet with the ability to stop unasked for popups. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-27-2004, 10:06 PM	#12
Moosferatu Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 578	The Google Toolbar really is the best. Mine has currently block over 2000 pop ups in the past 3 months or so. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-28-2004, 12:33 AM	#13
Tanukitsune ACK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Spain Posts: 2,448	Google Toolbar it is! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Apparently I have a Devianrt Art account... And people actually like it!

01-28-2004, 02:14 AM	#14
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01-31-2004, 09:18 AM	#17
syntheticgerbil Banned User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rubbish Posts: 535	Hahha, you maniac. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-31-2004, 01:32 PM	#18
ragnar Knowledgeable Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Linköping, Sweden Posts: 1,510	I just can't understand how anyone can stand browsing without popupblocking, tabbed browsing and mouse gestures. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Rem acu tetigisti -- Jeeves Read my adventure game reviews here Blaskan Dragon Go Server Ragnar Ouchterlony

01-31-2004, 01:41 PM	#19
Jake The Dartmaster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 3,084	Aside from mouse gestures, I agree with you Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ When on the Internet, visit Idle Thumbs \| Mixnmojo \| Sam & Max.net \| Telltale Games "I was one of the original lovers." - Evan Dickens

01-31-2004, 01:56 PM	#20
ragnar Knowledgeable Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Linköping, Sweden Posts: 1,510	If you start using mouse gestures, you will see what I mean. Just wiggle a bit with the mouse and you get a reload, back, forward or close of the tab. It's very convenient. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Rem acu tetigisti -- Jeeves Read my adventure game reviews here Blaskan Dragon Go Server Ragnar Ouchterlony