AboutDoug Woodall Expertise I can answer questions pertaining to threats to Online Security.
I cant answer questions as to when, if ever IE will ever be secure.
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Question QUESTION: Hi there,
How are you?
Wondering if you can help me w/my issue:
My computer's "block pop-up windows" option always UNchecks when I check it. While most would assume spyware is manipulating my cpu- I actually ran adaware and spybot right before the unchecking continued to happen. Any idea why this happens & how I can fix it ASAP?
Also- is a cookie cleaner program like ccleaner.com necessary if I remove all my cookies through tools->options or does this do a better job?
Thanks!
-MS Windows XP Professional 5.1 Dell Desktop X86 2GB memory firefox browser
ANSWER: Hi Aly,
Sounds like a conflict between two settings. Are you using McAfee Privacy Blocker? It can conflict with the setting in Firefox for Pop-Ups.
I think there was a bug like this last year, you might try the Firefox Forum or try a new install.
CCleaner is also used for Registry cleanup and controlling other options like Start-Ups and Apps.
Removing them yourself is also a good option. It does not really do a better job than you, it does it for you.
Hope this helps.
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QUESTION: Hi there,
Thanks for the answer.
We do use McAfee..not sure if privacy blocker is on..how can I check?
And you say try a new install...a new install of what, McAfee? Do they allow that b/c of licensing?
Thanks again!
Answer Hi again Aly,
Im not sure about the settings for McAffee, heres the link to their Forum.
