Computer Settings Changed By Pop Ups!

[SGT Dave]

GOD ALMIGHTY I'M P***ED!!!!!!!



Somehow, my home computer has been modified WITHOUT MY OR MY WIFE'S KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT to automatically make "seachaccurate.com" my homepage when I open internet Explorer!!!!!!

I guess this happened through some damn pop-up crap, but I don't know.

I DO NOT appreciate having my settings changed automatically!

I am really upset about this-and it shouldn't be so. But I don't need them to "guide" me toward their page, and I DAMN SURE don't like this being done automatically.

I will continue to use Google like everyone else!

To Hell with all the pop up marketing-this is akin to telemarketers and child molesters in my book!

What REALLY pi&&es me off is I can't change it!

Everytime I go "Tools" / "Internet Options" / and make the changes, and click "apply" it somehow goes BACK to this "searchaccurate.com horsesh%t within a few minutes. The next time i open Explorer, it's right there again.

I've even went to "Find" / "Files" / and found the folder and deleted everything (everything I could find and recognize anyway) and it still came back the next day!

I THINK it may be through a pop up that we instantly closed when it opened (like any sane human does with this useless crap).

Is there any way I can block this crap?

Is there anyway I can REALLY delete it for good?

[Sparky]

Hmmm...

You've been hijacked!

It's okay... You'll be alright... I am from the government and am here to help!

http://www.cyberwalker.net/this-week.html

[drunkhunter]

First, I'd delete all cookies and temp files.

I also suggest that you get one of the pop up stopper programs. There are several free versions on the net. I put one on my computer, and the ads don't even open.

[werebear]

Here's a pop-up killer:

http://www.panicware.com/

[RachelR]

Go to download.com and download a program called AdAware. It will do a full scan on your system and let you know how many spyware programs are installed and then it will delete them fully from your system.

[werebear]

I asked around on my lifting board and this filter was suggested: http://www.proxomitron.org/

It's freeware.

[shooter1201]

SGT Dave...

I recently been informed that Google is ANTI-GUN, refusing to provide links to gun-oriented sites.

[txinvestigator1]

Dave, sounds like a registry change was made. Try the microsoft site under technical questions for help with the registry. I think it's called knowledge base.

[Niteshift]

"I recently been informed that Google is ANTI-GUN, refusing to provide links to gun-oriented sites."

I'd never heard that, so I went to google and ran searches on the following:
NRA
LEAA
JPFO
Snipers Paradise
CCRKBA

All of them came up appropriately. So I'd say it's Urban legend

[Mike Tx]

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Originally posted by shooter1201:
SGT Dave...

I recently been informed that Google is ANTI-GUN, refusing to provide links to gun-oriented sites.

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I don't know if that's true or not. I searched on the word "Gun" and it linked up to all kinds of firearms related things, even Guns and Roses.

[SGT Dave]

I use Google exclusively, and not only do I NOT think it's anti-gun, I find that it gives the BEST hits, even on gun related things.

[Sparky]

The listings and paid advertising are two completely different things.

I have heard that Google does not accept paid advertising for gun stores, etc.

In this link to a Goole Search for "Tactical Gear", Over on the right you will see boxes containing paid advertising.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Tactical+Gear

Same with "Police Supply"
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Police+Supply

However, try a search for "Guns" and you get this - http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Guns

Notice, no ads.

Google search for "Custom 1911"
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Custom+1911

No ads.

Search for "Glock"
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=Glock

Surprise, we have one ad!

Anyway, here's a link about Google not accepting paid advertising from gun related businesses:

http://www.bowmansbrigade.com/google1.htm

Whether it is true or not, I do not know. I have never tried to purchase weapons related advertising from them.

[p01ic3m4n]

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Originally posted by SGT Dave:


I guess this happened through some damn pop-up crap, but I don't know.

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you have to be careful what you click on. if it changed your registry, most likely it's something you downloaded.

[CopInNY]

Sarge,

Panicware.com has a free pop up stopper I use. Works great, no complaints. Recommended.

[10-98]

i have the same problem on my computer

how do i change which website i use as my "default" homepage? i know i can opt for "use blank" or "use current", but the invader website is locked in as the "default" webpage.