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32410 2002-01-22 09:53:00 Yesterday I downloaded AdsOff V2.0, (from PC World of course), to try to speed up my inet connection.

It works like a charm - however - now when I shut down I am presented with :
'VSMON has caused an error in kernel32.dll. VSMON will now close' The error message occurs every time I close down.

If I click on the 'close' button the computer closes with no further fuss.

Anyone got any ideas to fix this problem ?

System is Athlon 1000mhz, 512 mbs RAM and op sys is ME.
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32411 2002-01-22 10:47:00 Hi Iain, You are not alone - I too yesterday downloaded the same program from the same site and I am getting the identical error message as you are. Looking forward to suggestions on fixing this.

Jen

System: 933 Pentium, 128 MB RAM, Windows ME
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32412 2002-01-22 11:01:00 Oh heck, sorry to hear about that, people. Do either of you happen to run zone alarm as well? Guest (0)
32413 2002-01-22 11:50:00 looks like it sure dosn't like za. might download it tomorrow and just see whats causeing what.

proximitron might be a better prog to use tho i prefer the simple host file myself.
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32414 2002-01-22 11:54:00 oops no i can't

'Thank you for visiting PCWorld.com. Unfortunately, we cannot locate the page you requested. It is possible that the resource you are trying to reach has been removed from our site; alternatively, the link you followed may be outdated. (In most cases, our site can automatically redirect you when resources move to new locations, but in some instances, you'll see this page instead.)

Another possibility is that our site is simply malfunctioning at the moment. We apologize for the inconvenience.'

darn >:(
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32415 2002-01-22 14:19:00 I use webwasher myself great program that works without any major problems Guest (0)
32416 2002-01-22 19:54:00 Same here more or less. Tried Adsoff yesterday. On shut down with ATX system, it was getting stuck on Windows is closing down screen. A few enter key strokes completed shut down. This was continuing to happen despite a registry cleanup.
Adsoff replaced a system file which SafeInstall backed up. Unfortunately I absentmindedly deleted it so the possible source of the problem was lost.
After completely removing Adsoff, system has returned to normal.
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32417 2002-01-22 19:57:00 Greetings Jen C, Think it is abvious now that ZA and AdsOff just don't get on together.

AdsOff is such a good proggie that I am reluctant to dump it, so will prob put up with clicking the close button on the error message.

Just had a look at ZA, but there does not seem to be any to reconfigure it to leave adsoff alone. Oh well, maybe someone more knowledgable than I will figure it out.
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32418 2002-01-22 20:36:00 There is available a better programme called AdSubtract. A free version is available and also a pro version that stops popups as well. Don't know if it works with ZA - I don't use it - but I found it better than Addsoff. adsubtract.com
Bye
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32419 2002-01-22 22:07:00 I have another solution altogether. I found a new firewall which is free and it contains an awesome adblocker. It even kills the ads inside morpheus which a lot of the ad blockers I have tried couldn't do. It passed the security test at symantec the same as zonealarm and is actually targetting the same customer base. Its called Outpost. I got it from the lurk here website. They also have a good trojan scanner etc there. Well worth the look. www.lurkhere.com/ Guest (0)
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