Re Spybot

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsme.general (More info?)

Shane,
I followed your directions of Feb. 17, 2005 to get rid of Avenue A. It is
still popping up on nearly all the sites. It is very annoying. What do I
do now?
Thanks, Eileen

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsme.general (More info?)

Shane,
I did it again. Let's hope that I did it right this time.
Thanks, Eileen

"Shane" <arthursixpence@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:384h5vF5m03maU1@individual.net...
> Eileen, I gave you instructions to allow it, not get rid of it. If you did
> put the check back in *Avenue A, Inc* (after having r-clicked and selected
> *deselect all*), you've allowed it. To block it, follow the instructions
> again but only as far as unchecking all. Checked entries are excluded from
> blocking by Spybot.
>
> btw I say to *deselect all*, as it's quicker than unchecking a single
entry
> (though first time you do need to anyway).
>
> If this doesn't address the issue, post back.
>
> Incidently, I strongly advise the use of Spywareblaster:
> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html. Free as long as you
> don't opt for automatic updating. Decline during first use and then delete
> the automatic updating shortcut from the Spywareblaster Start Menu group
(to
> avoid accidently clicking in future, which is an annoyance). Manually
> download the latest updates, then select Enable All, and close.
>
> I also use IE-Spyad, which puts a list of advertising and other rogue
sites
> into Internet Explorer's Restricted Zone (you need to check for updates to
> the list from time to time. It's updated about twice a month):
> https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm
>
>
> Shane
>
>
> "Eileen" <vanvan@piasanet.com> wrote in message
> newsv%23Z2HGGFHA.1396@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > Shane,
> > I followed your directions of Feb. 17, 2005 to get rid of Avenue A. It
is
> > still popping up on nearly all the sites. It is very annoying. What do
I
> > do now?
> > Thanks, Eileen
> >
> >
>
>