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Thread ID: 24459 2002-09-11 22:46:00 Ad-Aware won't go... mark c (247) Press F1
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78611 2002-09-11 22:46:00 Duh, possibly something quite dopey here. It used to now all I've got is couple of program files that open in Notepad when I click on them. Like they don't seem to be 'executable'.

They're in C:Program Files/Lavasoft in Explorer but won't start.

Win98se. Like duh! (Isn't any icon for Dunce either)
mark c (247)
78612 2002-09-11 22:52:00 There should be in that folder "Ad-aware.exe" If missing, delete folder and re-install. It's on many cover CD's.
Bye
Peter H (220)
78613 2002-09-11 23:20:00 Thanks but no 'exec'. Will do as you suggest and biff the lot and start again..........:) mark c (247)
78614 2002-09-12 00:33:00 Biffed out. Downloaded. Installed. Up and running. Simplest thing for a long time.:) mark c (247)
78615 2002-09-12 00:47:00 ?Hey mark,

Is there anywhere on that program that gives a list of known domains for advetisers?
I can't be bothered with the program on my 'doze slug, but if i could get a list of common advertisers, i could write a host file to block them.
Chris Wilson (431)
78616 2002-09-12 01:14:00 Yeah if you go into customise it gives the "known list" of addresses but I've never fiddled with that . Sorry not much help but Yes it does seem to have what you're looking for . Have to ask generally on that .

I think it's a handy prog but I think you can also do e'thing it does manually .

Have a :) day unlike the horrible cold squally weather we've got .
mark c (247)
78617 2002-09-12 01:36:00 it's lovely and warm here in sunny christchurch... i've even been outside!

Anyway, i'm putting together a list of known pop-up add domains, and if you could send me your list, i would appreciate it.

pugwash@ihug.co.nz is my disposible address

my list just begun, once it's a bit bigger i'm going to make it available for those who want their computers to ignore request for adds.
So far..........

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0.0.0.0 ad.doubleclick.net
0.0.0.0 referralware.com
0.0.0.0 webtraffictools.com
Chris Wilson (431)
78618 2002-09-12 01:47:00 hey i don't actually have a list . I use Opera with their ad blocker running all the time . Would like to be more helpful but .

You'll get ticked off by Kerry Dodds (sp?) for blocking doubleclick because this site uses them and they need all the ad . revenue they can get to run this free site .

He's the joker seems to run the ad side of this site, as far as I can tell . Gives very reasonable and fair expl . of the necessity of ads .

Bruce Buckman gets (understanably) v . steamed up too about people ranting agaisnt the 'evilness' of advertising .

PC World is an excellent magazine .

Campbell's Minestrone is very good for an easy fast economical meal .

Do dogs understand the concept of 'holiday'?

LOL . Me being self-indulgent . :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
mark c (247)
78619 2002-09-12 01:56:00 not sure how this relates to adaware but if you are making an ad blocking list then it would be far easier to get one of the ready made ones. tweak'e (174)
78620 2002-09-12 02:01:00 your right!

ive just commented out the double click one so the host file ignores that entry. I had a big red banner at the top of the "f1" page, and that wont pay the bills..... unfortunatly that means the kazaa pop ups have content again :(, OK so that one doesnt stay on the list, but i'm keen on anymore, as i want to build up a list that blocks all the popups that come with spam, the works..
one understands this is going to be one big ongoing list

Ther more dubious the domain, the more i want to know about it.
i will place the list on my server, once it is respectably huge, so people can paste it into host file entrys.

If i'm reinventing the wheel here, let me know
Chris Wilson (431)
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