If you are using your own computer definitely get Firefox with Adblock Plus. Computer Help Forum - GardenWeb will tell you which versions to get and were to get them. They are really quite safe and simple to download and install and will not take up significant room on your computer.

Rhodyman - I'm no computer expert, and I know there are other combinations that work for forum users, but unlike many who have made changes, I use IE7. Windows Defender free program for spyware. Symantec for virus protection. In Fall 2003, I bought Stop the Pop Up by Sureshot, a one time only fee of $20. The tech at my ISP said they had trialed 30, and this one worked flawlessly ( they don't sell it, so nothing to gain by the recommendation) I see no ads, banners, not ever a single solitary pop up on any site I visit including this one. No sounds. I understand your complaint about the advertising, you'd think they'd realize it would make potential customers not want to buy the product rather than make them consider it Here is a link that might be useful: Stop the Pop Up

am using ad fender but will try the adblock + Here is what it looks like quote" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My neighbor asked me to paint their bedroom and bathroom for them, paying by the hour. 12x12 bedroom and 10x12 bathroom. Everything except ceiling getting painted. Trim and doors one color, bedroom walls one color with one accent wall, an bathroom walls another color. It took me 2 days... 16 hours to paint it. Is this acceptable? Slow? "paint and bedroom walls" are highlighted in blue and if the mouse passes over them it turns out to be an ad for "charmin"

Lots of posts about pop-up ads in various forums, with solutions. Try this thread for solutions. Control your computer or it controls you! Here is a link that might be useful: Pop-up ads