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Rant

windows 10 how to disable ads?

Mar 27, 2016 1:32PM PDT

My computer just upgraded itself to windows 10 I'm getting pop up adds so often I have to stop close the add every time I go to a new web site, Please help.

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Don't see it here.
Mar 27, 2016 1:37PM PDT

What browser are you using?
Dafydd.

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I have (newly upgraded to) Windows 10 with Explorer browser
Mar 27, 2016 5:17PM PDT

I have (newly upgraded to) Windows 10 with Explorer browser, can you help me stop the pop up advertising? Every time the web page is changed but sometimes it just starts while I watch net flicks, YouTube etc., I get ads usually for cars all with sound its maddening!

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Use Firefox or chrome with Adblock +...
Mar 27, 2016 6:01PM PDT

and your troubles should be gone.
Dafydd.

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check for popup addon
Mar 27, 2016 1:42PM PDT

depending on your brower, there are several different addons that will stop popups. Unless you have a nasty on your computer, one should solve the problem.

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I'm not getting that here.
Mar 27, 2016 2:13PM PDT

Are you sure this is not some infection?

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go here
Apr 2, 2016 3:02PM PDT

Adblock Plus - Free downloads and reviews - CNET Download.com

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It's not safe.
Apr 2, 2016 3:11PM PDT