XP Pro SP2 Pop up blocker?

[Eric]

How come when I browse to www.dilbert.com, XP says Pop up blocked, but it
creates a new window anyway?

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Launch Internet Explorer and from the Toolbar select:
Tools > Pop-up Blocker > Pop-up Blocker Settings,
then click on "Pop-up Blocker FAQ".

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"Eric" wrote:

| How come when I browse to www.dilbert.com, XP says Pop up blocked, but it
| creates a new window anyway?

[geezer]

On Mon, 6 Jun 2005 07:50:35 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
> wrote:

>Launch Internet Explorer and from the Toolbar select:
>Tools > Pop-up Blocker > Pop-up Blocker Settings,
>then click on "Pop-up Blocker FAQ".

I am trying to fix a friend's machine that has XP HOME (OEM) SP2. The
Internet Explorer tools menu does not have 'pop-up blocker'. Why not?

I need it since she has pop ads you know where.

Thanks

[steve]

the pop up blocker is a function of SP2 so therefore your friend doesn't have
SP2 installed
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"geezer" wrote:

> On Mon, 6 Jun 2005 07:50:35 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
> > wrote:
>
> >Launch Internet Explorer and from the Toolbar select:
> >Tools > Pop-up Blocker > Pop-up Blocker Settings,
> >then click on "Pop-up Blocker FAQ".
>
> I am trying to fix a friend's machine that has XP HOME (OEM) SP2. The
> Internet Explorer tools menu does not have 'pop-up blocker'. Why not?
>
> I need it since she has pop ads you know where.
>
> Thanks
>
>

[Malke]

geezer wrote:

> On Mon, 6 Jun 2005 07:50:35 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"
> > wrote:
>
>>Launch Internet Explorer and from the Toolbar select:
>>Tools > Pop-up Blocker > Pop-up Blocker Settings,
>>then click on "Pop-up Blocker FAQ".
>
> I am trying to fix a friend's machine that has XP HOME (OEM) SP2. The
> Internet Explorer tools menu does not have 'pop-up blocker'. Why not?
>
> I need it since she has pop ads you know where.
>
> Thanks

Please do not hijack someone else's post since this will make it
difficult to give both parties good help. Make a new post, including
all pertinent details. Here are links to help you with that:

http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Malke
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www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

[geezer]

I am trying to fix a friend's machine that has XP HOME (OEM) SP2.
The Internet Explorer tools menu does not have 'pop-up blocker'. My
PRO version on another machine does not have it either. What am I
missing?

I need it since she has pop ads you know where.

Thanks

[Malke]

geezer wrote:

> I am trying to fix a friend's machine that has XP HOME (OEM) SP2.
> The Internet Explorer tools menu does not have 'pop-up blocker'. My
> PRO version on another machine does not have it either. What am I
> missing?
>
> I need it since she has pop ads you know where.
>
> Thanks

You are missing making a new post instead of hijacking the OP's thread.
See my earlier post to you.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

[geezer]

I am trying to fix a friend's machine that has XP HOME (OEM) SP2.
The Internet Explorer tools menu does not have 'pop-up blocker'. My
PRO version on another machine does not have it either. What am I
missing?

I need it since she has pop ads you know where.

Thanks

(Is this okay?)

Can someone provide some help?

Thanks

[Malke]

geezer wrote:

> I am trying to fix a friend's machine that has XP HOME (OEM) SP2.
> The Internet Explorer tools menu does not have 'pop-up blocker'. My
> PRO version on another machine does not have it either. What am I
> missing?
>
> I need it since she has pop ads you know where.
>
> Thanks
>
> (Is this okay?)
>
> Can someone provide some help?
>
> Thanks

Your post is still showing up in my newsreader as part of the OP's
thread. However, just to deal with the issue now:

You are not going to get your friend's computer fixed by looking for a
popup blocker, so don't even bother addressing that issue until you've
removed all the malware. Go through the following malware removal steps
systematically. You must do everything in Safe Mode with updated tools.
You should get the tools from a different, known-clean computer with an
Internet connection and a cd burner.

First delete all Temporary and Temporary Internet Files. For IE's
Temporary Files, go to Control Panel>Internet Options>General tab.
You'll see where you can delete cookies and files. For Firefox, clear
its cache by going to Tools>Options>Privacy>Cache> Clear. For Windows
Temporary files, Start>Run cleanmgr [enter]. Then follow these detailed
malware removal steps, doing everything with updated tools in Safe
Mode. You can find all the links to referenced programs and sites on
my website here:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

1) Scan in Safe Mode with current version (not earlier than 2004)
antivirus using updated definitions.

Before you remove malware, get LSPFix or WinSockFix for XP - see links
below.

2) Remove spyware with Spybot Search & Destroy and Ad-aware. These
programs are free, so use them both since they complement each other.
There is a new version of CWShredder from Intermute. I would not
install the other Intermute programs, however. Alternately, there are
CoolWebSearch malware removal steps at SilentRunners.

Be sure to update these programs before running, and it is a good idea
to do virus/spyware scans in Safe Mode. Make sure you are able to see
all hidden files and extensions (View tab in Folder Options).

If the malware remains even after you used Ad-aware and Spybot, you can
scan with HijackThis. HijackThis is an excellent tool to discover and
disable hijackers, but it requires expert skill. See the links on my
website for a HijackThis tutorial and places where you can post your
HJT log. Again, this is an expert tool and novices should get help
with it.

3) If you are running Windows ME or XP, you should disable/enable System
Restore after the system is clean because malware will be in the
Restore Points. With ME, you must disable System Restore completely.
With XP, you can delete all but the most recent (presumably clean)
System Restore point from the More Options section of Disk Cleanup
(Run>cleanmgr).

4) Make sure you've visited Windows Update and applied all security
patches. Do not install driver updates from Windows Update.

5) Run a firewall.

Malke
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www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

[geezer]

On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 09:14:59 -0700, Malke >
wrote:

>Your post is still showing up in my newsreader as part of the OP's
>thread. However, just to deal with the issue now:
>
>You are not going to get your friend's computer fixed by looking for a
>popup blocker, so don't even bother addressing that issue until you've
>removed all the malware. Go through the following malware removal steps
>systematically. You must do everything in Safe Mode with updated tools.
>You should get the tools from a different, known-clean computer with an
>Internet connection and a cd burner.
>
>First delete all Temporary and Temporary Internet Files. For IE's
>Temporary Files, go to Control Panel>Internet Options>General tab.
>You'll see where you can delete cookies and files. For Firefox, clear
>its cache by going to Tools>Options>Privacy>Cache> Clear. For Windows
>Temporary files, Start>Run cleanmgr [enter]. Then follow these detailed
>malware removal steps, doing everything with updated tools in Safe
>Mode. You can find all the links to referenced programs and sites on
>my website here:
>
>http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>
>1) Scan in Safe Mode with current version (not earlier than 2004)
>antivirus using updated definitions.
>
>Before you remove malware, get LSPFix or WinSockFix for XP - see links
>below.
>
>2) Remove spyware with Spybot Search & Destroy and Ad-aware. These
>programs are free, so use them both since they complement each other.
>There is a new version of CWShredder from Intermute. I would not
>install the other Intermute programs, however. Alternately, there are
>CoolWebSearch malware removal steps at SilentRunners.
>
>Be sure to update these programs before running, and it is a good idea
>to do virus/spyware scans in Safe Mode. Make sure you are able to see
>all hidden files and extensions (View tab in Folder Options).
>
>If the malware remains even after you used Ad-aware and Spybot, you can
>scan with HijackThis. HijackThis is an excellent tool to discover and
>disable hijackers, but it requires expert skill. See the links on my
>website for a HijackThis tutorial and places where you can post your
>HJT log. Again, this is an expert tool and novices should get help
>with it.
>
>3) If you are running Windows ME or XP, you should disable/enable System
>Restore after the system is clean because malware will be in the
>Restore Points. With ME, you must disable System Restore completely.
>With XP, you can delete all but the most recent (presumably clean)
>System Restore point from the More Options section of Disk Cleanup
>(Run>cleanmgr).
>
>4) Make sure you've visited Windows Update and applied all security
>patches. Do not install driver updates from Windows Update.
>
>5) Run a firewall.
>
>Malke


Thank you. I will follow all your advice, but I still have the basic
question - why doesn't pop-up blocker show up in my IE tools menu?

Thanks

[Malke]

geezer wrote:

>
> Thank you. I will follow all your advice, but I still have the basic
> question - why doesn't pop-up blocker show up in my IE tools menu?
>
> Thanks

You can't deal with this question until you get your machine cleaned up.
The malware could have damaged the popup blocker. Get the machine
cleaned up first and *then* worry about the popup blocker. You have to
have a clean base to start with; there isn't any point in worrying
about security settings that may or may not show up on a dirty machine.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

[What's in a Name?]

geezer wrote:
> I am trying to fix a friend's machine that has XP HOME (OEM) SP2.
> The Internet Explorer tools menu does not have 'pop-up blocker'. My
> PRO version on another machine does not have it either. What am I
> missing?
>
> I need it since she has pop ads you know where.
>
> Thanks
>
> (Is this okay?)
>
> Can someone provide some help?
>
> Thanks

**********This is not spam,brucey*************************
.....and about a popup blocker,use the google toolbar. I have a link to
it on my page.
http://home.neo.rr.com/manna4u/keepingclean.html
-max
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Virus Removal Instructions: http://home.neo.rr.com/manna4u/
You can find my e-mail address on my pages.
This message is virus free as far as I can tell.

[Seelan]

What's in a Name? wrote:
> geezer wrote:
>
>> I am trying to fix a friend's machine that has XP HOME (OEM) SP2.
>> The Internet Explorer tools menu does not have 'pop-up blocker'. My
>> PRO version on another machine does not have it either. What am I
>> missing?
>>
>> I need it since she has pop ads you know where.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> (Is this okay?)
>>
>> Can someone provide some help?
>>
>> Thanks
>
>
> **********This is not spam,brucey*************************
> ....and about a popup blocker,use the google toolbar. I have a link to
> it on my page.
> http://home.neo.rr.com/manna4u/keepingclean.html
> -max
IE-> Tools-> pop-upBlocker

[What's in a Name?]

Seelan wrote:
> What's in a Name? wrote:
>
>> geezer wrote:
>>
>>> I am trying to fix a friend's machine that has XP HOME (OEM) SP2.
>>> The Internet Explorer tools menu does not have 'pop-up blocker'. My
>>> PRO version on another machine does not have it either. What am I
>>> missing?
>>>
>>> I need it since she has pop ads you know where.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> (Is this okay?)
>>>
>>> Can someone provide some help?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>> **********This is not spam,brucey*************************
>> ....and about a popup blocker,use the google toolbar. I have a link to
>> it on my page.
>> http://home.neo.rr.com/manna4u/keepingclean.html
>> -max
>
> IE-> Tools-> pop-upBlocker

The poster said that pop-up blocker does not appear on his tools menu.
-max

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You can find my e-mail address on my pages.

[Andrew Murray]

In Internet Explorer.....Tools > Options Menu...Privacy Tab

"geezer" > wrote in message
...
>I am trying to fix a friend's machine that has XP HOME (OEM) SP2.
> The Internet Explorer tools menu does not have 'pop-up blocker'. My
> PRO version on another machine does not have it either. What am I
> missing?
>
> I need it since she has pop ads you know where.
>
> Thanks
>