Freeware Pop-up blocker?

Ghoste · 07-25-2005, 02:01 AM

I'm looking for a good freeware pop-up blocker that will work well but I hate the ones where they constantly alert you with large windows about pages being blocked.. they are just as bad as the pop-up!

Geekgirl · 07-25-2005, 08:20 AM

GoogleToolbar

About Google Toolbar's Popup Blocker

tgo · 07-25-2005, 09:37 AM

http://www.panicware.com/

download the free edition it works really well

~~PurpleSky~~ · 07-25-2005, 09:48 AM

errr... I wouldn't recommend toolbars or free pop-up blockers. Get a firewall and keep it up to date.

I see your OS is xp. If did not do so you can consider upgrading it to sp2. It comes with a pop up blocker.

Ghoste · 07-25-2005, 12:34 PM

I have sp2. I didn't realize it had one. Does it inform you when something is blocked. Do I need to turn it on?

Geekgirl · 07-25-2005, 12:40 PM

Learn how to use it Here
Not much to know, just some setting adjustments

**Detah** · 07-26-2005, 08:32 AM

I have been using Panicware's free Pop-Up Stopper for over 4 years. I have never had a problem.
http://www.panicware.com/product_psfree.html
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I would also recommend (if you are a WinXP user) to turn off the Messenger service which is the medium for popups to occur on your computer in the first place. This service was originally designed for network administrators who could use the service to send network wide emergency or security alerts to all terminals at one time. But a) that has never been used by any IT dept that I have heard of and b) the good old advertising community seized the tool for the sole purpose of sending popups thru your browser. I recommend turning it off.
Manually turn off Popups [Win XP]
Start | Run | type "services.msc" | rightclick Messenger | select Stop. then select Properties | under Startup Type, set to Disabled. OK OK. Reboot.
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Moreover, some of these popups originate within some of the banner ads themselves. So why not just block them out. A custom Hosts file can do that for you. At least it will block out the known badguy advertisers.

A custom Hosts file can prevent your computer from visiting some known badguy sites entirely. Download hosts.zip, unzip and doubleclick to install.

Just say no to popups.

~~PurpleSky~~ · 07-26-2005, 08:35 AM

Thanks Detah. it was very informative. I think win2k has the same service. is it stopable also ?

**Detah** · 07-26-2005, 10:26 AM

Yes. Windows 2000 has the Messenger service also. I am not 100% positive if services.msc can be accessed through the Run command line.

If not, here are the instructions to get to it through Control Panel.

* Click Start | Settings | Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Services
* Scroll down and highlight "Messenger"
* Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties.
* Click the STOP button.
* Select Disable in the Startup Type scroll bar
* Click OK
* Reboot

For Win95/98 machines:
Manually turn off Popups [Win95/98]
Start | Settings | Control Panel |Add/Remove Programs | Windows Setup tab | Accessories section | Uncheck Winpopup. OK OK.
Alternatively, you can do Find Files and rename winpopup.exe to something different like, winpopup.bad.

07-25-2005, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ghoste Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56 OS: XP, XP Pro, Win2k3, OSX	Freeware Pop-up blocker? I'm looking for a good freeware pop-up blocker that will work well but I hate the ones where they constantly alert you with large windows about pages being blocked.. they are just as bad as the pop-up!

07-25-2005, 08:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Geekgirl Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 12,418 OS: 98SE/WinXP Home/WinXP Pro Blog Entries: 1	GoogleToolbar About Google Toolbar's Popup Blocker __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM

07-25-2005, 09:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
~~PurpleSky~~ Register user Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,130 OS: n/a	errr... I wouldn't recommend toolbars or free pop-up blockers. Get a firewall and keep it up to date. I see your OS is xp. If did not do so you can consider upgrading it to sp2. It comes with a pop up blocker. Last edited by PurpleSky : 07-25-2005 at 09:49 AM.

07-25-2005, 12:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Geekgirl Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 12,418 OS: 98SE/WinXP Home/WinXP Pro Blog Entries: 1	Learn how to use it Here Not much to know, just some setting adjustments __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM Last edited by Geekgirl : 07-25-2005 at 12:42 PM.

07-26-2005, 08:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Detah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: from IL; now in KY Posts: 642 OS: Win98SE/XP My System	I have been using Panicware's free Pop-Up Stopper for over 4 years. I have never had a problem. http://www.panicware.com/product_psfree.html ----- I would also recommend (if you are a WinXP user) to turn off the Messenger service which is the medium for popups to occur on your computer in the first place. This service was originally designed for network administrators who could use the service to send network wide emergency or security alerts to all terminals at one time. But a) that has never been used by any IT dept that I have heard of and b) the good old advertising community seized the tool for the sole purpose of sending popups thru your browser. I recommend turning it off. Manually turn off Popups [Win XP] Start \| Run \| type "services.msc" \| rightclick Messenger \| select Stop. then select Properties \| under Startup Type, set to Disabled. OK OK. Reboot. ----- Moreover, some of these popups originate within some of the banner ads themselves. So why not just block them out. A custom Hosts file can do that for you. At least it will block out the known badguy advertisers. A custom Hosts file can prevent your computer from visiting some known badguy sites entirely. Download hosts.zip, unzip and doubleclick to install. Just say no to popups. __________________ Ich kann auf Deutsch helfen. Mach ein' post und PM mich. Peebs85 kann auch Deutsch. If I help you, please donate to upgrade our outgrown server. I will donate my time to helping you for free, but the server is not free. Please send donations to Jason Connors (TSF owner), 4410 Grandwood Lane, New Port Richey, FL 34653. Even if its only a dollar. Thank you.

07-25-2005, 09:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
tgo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 185 OS: slackware 10.1	http://www.panicware.com/ download the free edition it works really well

07-25-2005, 12:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ghoste Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56 OS: XP, XP Pro, Win2k3, OSX	I have sp2. I didn't realize it had one. Does it inform you when something is blocked. Do I need to turn it on?

07-26-2005, 08:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
~~PurpleSky~~ Register user Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,130 OS: n/a	Thanks Detah. it was very informative. I think win2k has the same service. is it stopable also ?

07-26-2005, 10:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Detah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: from IL; now in KY Posts: 642 OS: Win98SE/XP My System	Yes. Windows 2000 has the Messenger service also. I am not 100% positive if services.msc can be accessed through the Run command line. If not, here are the instructions to get to it through Control Panel. * Click Start \| Settings \| Control Panel \| Administrative Tools \| Services * Scroll down and highlight "Messenger" * Right-click the highlighted line and choose Properties. * Click the STOP button. * Select Disable in the Startup Type scroll bar * Click OK * Reboot For Win95/98 machines: Manually turn off Popups [Win95/98] Start \| Settings \| Control Panel \|Add/Remove Programs \| Windows Setup tab \| Accessories section \| Uncheck Winpopup. OK OK. Alternatively, you can do Find Files and rename winpopup.exe to something different like, winpopup.bad. __________________ Ich kann auf Deutsch helfen. Mach ein' post und PM mich. Peebs85 kann auch Deutsch. If I help you, please donate to upgrade our outgrown server. I will donate my time to helping you for free, but the server is not free. Please send donations to Jason Connors (TSF owner), 4410 Grandwood Lane, New Port Richey, FL 34653. Even if its only a dollar. Thank you. Last edited by Detah : 07-26-2005 at 10:28 AM.