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SDixon · 11-05-2006, 01:23 PM

When I tried to come to this website I typed the address in and I was diverted to an ad for bugdoctor. This has only happened with this website and only with Firefox. If I use IE it's fine. Any ideas?

martt · 11-06-2006, 03:34 AM

I can only say 'me too' ...but a different ad. I visited a site looking for some clipart. Firefox 2.0 appeared to shut down and I was left with a grey Windows dialogue box containing an ad for 'SystemDoctor' down at the bottom-right of the screen. I didn't click any buttons in the box but looked for Firefox in Task Manager. It was listed as running so I ended the process.

It's at times like that when I'm glad I have sandboxie as an extra security layer. I emptied the sandbox as a precaution. I checked for any signs of installation after the event but found none.

**carsey** · 11-06-2006, 09:24 AM

You could try getting a HOSTs file. It will block all ads as long as their URL is listed in the file. You can also manually enter URLs anytime you feel necessary.

A good, recommended HOSTs file is:
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

It tells you how to replace the default 1 aswell.

dai · 11-06-2006, 11:46 AM

also check the computer for infections
http://www.techsupportforum.com/showthread.php?t=15968

SDixon · 11-06-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carsey

You could try getting a HOSTs file. It will block all ads as long as their URL is listed in the file. You can also manually enter URLs anytime you feel necessary.

A good, recommended HOSTs file is:
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

It tells you how to replace the default 1 aswell.

Thanks. I will try this.

SDixon · 11-06-2006, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dai

also check the computer for infections
http://www.techsupportforum.com/showthread.php?t=15968

I ran a virus scan less than a week ago, but I'll do it again just in case. Thanks!

**carsey** · 11-06-2006, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDixon

I ran a virus scan less than a week ago, but I'll do it again just in case. Thanks!

You cannot be sure when a bad bug hits your computer. They can hit anytime If you dont have protection. Even sometimes they manage to find a hole in it.

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SDixon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 OS: XP	Page diverted to ad When I tried to come to this website I typed the address in and I was diverted to an ad for bugdoctor. This has only happened with this website and only with Firefox. If I use IE it's fine. Any ideas?

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martt Alternative Computing Team Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South of England Posts: 310 OS: XP Pro	I can only say 'me too' ...but a different ad. I visited a site looking for some clipart. Firefox 2.0 appeared to shut down and I was left with a grey Windows dialogue box containing an ad for 'SystemDoctor' down at the bottom-right of the screen. I didn't click any buttons in the box but looked for Firefox in Task Manager. It was listed as running so I ended the process. It's at times like that when I'm glad I have sandboxie as an extra security layer. I emptied the sandbox as a precaution. I checked for any signs of installation after the event but found none. Last edited by martt; 11-06-2006 at 03:41 AM.

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