For the future, maybe install Ghostery which will display all the
piggy-back programs, trackers etc on each web page you visit.
http://www.ghostery.com/
After you've installed it paranoia is guaranteed.
jez
On 31 August 2013 05:21, <r.burnette@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> I am working with a new HP computer running Windows 7 Premium (64 Bit) and
> Explorer 10. I have the pop-up blocker enabled. Only one third party
> toolbar(AdAware)is enabled But I am still getting a terribly annoying ad
> box at the bottom left section of the window. It slides out to the right
> displaying a rectangular pop-up ad window approx. 4" W X 3" H displaying
> various ads. You can click on an X to hide the ad, but a black sidebar
> approx. 1/2" W X 3" H remains behind. It allows you to click the X and open
> the ad. (Can't imagine who might want to do that.)
>
> I feel certain that it is a piggy-back program from something
> inadvertently downloaded and left behind after the host program was
> deleted. Has anyone else had this annoying experience who was able to
> successfully delete it? When it pops open, which it repeatedly does even
> while reading email, it blocks the view of that portion of the active
> screen. It is quite aggravating having to continually click on the X to
> close this while trying to work on anything.
>
> Come on, computer gurus. Tell me how to fix this. Make it simple. I am not
> very windows savvy.
>
> My experience trying to get this machine up and running has made me want
> to hug and kiss my Macs.
>
> Robert
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