firewalls and popup blockers?

[TJolly]

Originally posted by bistro
There are also sites that have many other listings to incorporate into the host file. Just be aware that if the file gets too long, it could slow your browsing speed a little bit (most noticable on a dial-up connection).

My browsing speed and connection speed has reduced recently and I have been unable to improve it as I want it. How can I deal with what you have said above to possibly correct my problem?

Thanks.

[SuperSparks]

I use Norton Internet Security 2003. It's got the best AV program, and excellent firewall complete with ad, popup & spam blocking (and parental control too, if you need that sort of thing), all in one neat package.

[bistro]

Originally posted by TJolly


My browsing speed and connection speed has reduced recently and I have been unable to improve it as I want it. How can I deal with what you have said above to possibly correct my problem?

Thanks.

For that you will have to one or more of the following (assuming we're referring to dial-up):
1. Check with your internet provider for problems at the server(s). Perhaps choose a different access number.
2. Make sure your Temporary internet files folder is clean out periodically; including history folder.
3. Check the Modem properties and make sure it is set for a speed at least one notch above its rated speed.
4. If the problem persists, perhaps have the phone company come out and check the line.

I recently added somewhere around 1500 addtional addresses to the hosts file and I noticed that slowed down things down considerably. I went back in and halfed that and that seemed to correct the problem. I wasn't getting hardly any pop-ups before; just thought I would improve it even more with the additional files.

[globe_shoes15]

i got norton internet security and it got rid of handle virus thank god thanx u guys and as for popup stoppers i am sticking with crazy browser if u guys haent tired it give it a try i love it

[TJolly]

Bistro

Thanks for the info.

[hankus]

G'day,

I don't propose to be a computer guru or expert.

I used to be a little paranoid about computer security and have tried a variety of programmes including antivirus, popup stoppers, web bug killers, ad killers etc.

For a long time now I have not got any virus, stopped all popups, and rid myself of all those annoying ads that come up with internet sites........(Such as punch the monkey, casino money, etc)

I do surf the 'net quite a lot. Some sites used to throw popups at me at such a rate that the only way to stop them was to turn off the computer.

Now, I'm happy to say, I no longer have these problems.

I often check my computer for virii etc using programmes such as Tauscan, BPS Spyware/Adware Remover, BHO Demon, Spybot and AdAware. If these progs don't detect any unfriendlies, then I know my computer is safe (I think).

I am running Windows98, but am sure there is version for any OS.

1. AVG AntiVirus (Free version)
2. Agnitum Outpost Firewall (Free version)
3. Guard_IE (Prevents popups.....non intrusive....(Runs automatically when connected to the 'net)
4. AdShield (Right click on those ads in your favourite site and they will never appear again.....all you will see is [AD] [AD_SIZE] boxes instead of those annoying flashing ads.

You may wish to check out the sites before you make up your mind. There is no harm in trying.

I have also used those firewall leak testers, even the one suggested in this forum.

Guess what? I'm not detected.

Perhaps the above progs might be of some help to you.

hankus