Re: Ad-aware

From: Mark (legend@not-lost.com)
Date: 12/17/01


From: Mark <legend@not-lost.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 07:26:08 GMT

On Sun, 16 Dec 2001 09:25:01 GMT mtubi@python.net (sponge) wrote:

> No, ad-aware is more like a virus scanner that looks specifically for
> trojans considered spyware. If you want to block pop-ups, your best
> bet is the Proxomitron. Also try using DNSKong to stop them and to
> stop spyware from phoning home.
>
> Proxomitron

I have found a program called Smasher and boy does it work on pop-ups....
it also stops web bugs and cookies, plus clears out your internet cache when u
are finished....

It works great, is free for 3 days I think then a popup that says register or
not comes up every 7 web bugs or windows it stops..

Its here at:
http://www.popupstop.com/

have a read I like it....

-- 
    Mark Van Bruggen 

infotech@zemart.com

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