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I've seen a wealth of ads lately on a variety of websites in which a
silhouetted figure or figures are dancing. I find these items remarkably
obnoxious. Is there an IE6 setting that can prevent or stop this movement?
And if anyone knows, is there a PopupCop setting that can do the same? What
are these kinds of web items called? Thanks. --Arthur (standing completely
still)
 
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I've seen a wealth of ads lately on a variety of websites in which a silhouetted figure
or figures are dancing. I find these items remarkably obnoxious. Is there an IE6 setting
that can prevent or stop this movement? And if anyone knows, is there a PopupCop setting
that can do the same? What are these kinds of web items called? Thanks. --Arthur
(standing completely still)
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Install an MVP compiled and maintained "HOSTS" file.
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_file

Silj

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And be advised that even the most basic malware can alter a HOSTS file, even one set to
read-only.
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That would be correct.
<quote>
"locking" the HOSTS file does not prevent most applications from either deleting
the file or editing the contents.
It does add a Layer of Protection, but it is not the ultimate solution.
In any case you should always have a backup copy of the file handy in case of any
unwanted changes.
</quote>

See; http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hostsfaq.htm

Silj

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I'm still getting that annoying silhouetted dancing figure in some web
sites. I've used hosts.bat, but it seems to work only selectively. Anything
I should do to further "cure" those annoying dancing figures?
hanks. --Arthur
 
Nospam said:
I'm still getting that annoying silhouetted dancing figure in some web sites. I've used
hosts.bat, but it seems to work only selectively. Anything I should do to further "cure"
those annoying dancing figures? hanks. --Arthur
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Could you please post back one or more of this sites where you are
seeing this.

Thanks.
Silj

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siljaline

MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) & Windows Security, AH-VSOP

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Nospam said:
http://login.yahoo.com/config/login?logout=1&.done=http://mail.yahoo.com&.src=ym&.intl=us
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I'm sorry, I can't work with Yahoo - please use the help menu or contact Yahoo directly.
It's a lowermybills.com ad.
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OK - The URL for the site; http://www.lowermybills.com/
I can view just fine - I'm afraid I have no further suggestions.

If anyone wants to chime in and help this OP, please feel free.

Silj

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siljaline

MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) & Windows Security, AH-VSOP

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http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=31

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