Adds in side bar??

superpursuit83 · 24-03-2013, 02:07 PM

Hi, I am getting lots of Venom Exhaust adds down left side of screen. In the forum category collumm.
Is this new or ??
Its a real pain to navigate now!

Geez Louise · 24-03-2013, 02:12 PM

I am not seeing that on my screen. Are you able to take a screen shot? Are you logged in from a PC or phone and what version of browser are you using?

Not that I will be able to help you, but this information is good for others who may be able to assist. Sounds to me like maybe you have picked up a PC virus. New ones have come out that are posting ads everywhere. I had one recently.

Cheers
Col

AndyXR6T · 24-03-2013, 02:39 PM

I've had this happen a few times when using my iPhone.restarting the browser usually gets rid of it

GhiaEB · 24-03-2013, 03:16 PM

I've also had it a couple of times also.

superpursuit83 · 24-03-2013, 03:27 PM

Its on my Iphone. Will try computer tomorrow.

superpursuit83 · 24-03-2013, 03:29 PM

This one

superpursuit83 · 24-03-2013, 03:32 PM

I just rebooted my phone and its still happening :(

superpursuit83 · 24-03-2013, 03:34 PM

Mmmm... Not happening on my ipad??

Can iPhone get a bug?

superpursuit83 · 24-03-2013, 04:06 PM

Sorry for all the posts.

I just went into safari settings on iphone and cleared all cookies and website data.
Seems to have fixed it now

Cheers

bionic2006xr6t · 27-03-2013, 02:31 AM

My ipad is doing exactly the same thing but with some audio mob advertising?? Could someone please explain this cookies thing to me as computers and high tech devices are not exactly my speciality?

Cheers Ryan

pajoda · 27-03-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bionic2006xr6t

My ipad is doing exactly the same thing but with some audio mob advertising?? Could someone please explain this cookies thing to me as computers and high tech devices are not exactly my speciality?

Cheers Ryan

They are a small file that a browser uses to save site preferences, that way when you return to a site it remembers any customisations that you may have set up. It was designed for good but those that have other motives find ways to benefit themselves at your expense. Your browser will have the ability to clear cookies on session close, or you could perform it as a one off manually.

superpursuit83 · 27-03-2013, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bionic2006xr6t

My ipad is doing exactly the same thing but with some audio mob advertising?? Could someone please explain this cookies thing to me as computers and high tech devices are not exactly my speciality?

Cheers Ryan

Choose Settings on ipad, then safari icon, then choose clear history and clear cookies and data.
You will have to make sure you know all of your logins and passwords as this will clear all forms. (As in your web pages passwords etc IE: AFF login.

Hope this helps mate

bionic2006xr6t · 27-03-2013, 12:14 PM

Cheers guys going to try it now!

Cheers Ryan

bionic2006xr6t · 27-03-2013, 12:20 PM

Cool all done, went into settings and cleared history and cookies however it didn't automatically get rid of them I had to log out and back in again and now it's working fine!

Cheers Ryan

pajoda · 27-03-2013, 12:36 PM

excellent

bionic2006xr6t · 28-03-2013, 02:22 AM

Well I think I'm back to square one again its back doing it! I clear them leave or log off and when I return they are back and around we go again!

Cheers Ryan

superpursuit83 · 28-03-2013, 04:05 PM

What other sites are you visiting??

To be honest I think I had my problem when I was surfing the grown up stuff. But I have not had a problem since I cleared cookies etc

pajoda · 28-03-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by superpursuit83

What other sites are you visiting??

To be honest I think I had my problem when I was surfing the grown up stuff. But I have not had a problem since I cleared cookies etc

Yeah, the grown up sites is a good place to find these problems. Once cookies are cleared the problem should go away unless you introduce them again. There are ways to selective accept cookies but it is a bit tedious. I know zip about iOS but you may have some form of malware. Not sure if apple much in the way of scanners for this.

Mr G8 · 29-03-2013, 09:39 AM

I've installed avast! Antivirus software on my Android phone to prevent this, maybe do a search in the App Store for antivirus apps?

**DJM83** · 29-03-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pajoda

Yeah, the grown up sites is a good place to find these problems. Once cookies are cleared the problem should go away unless you introduce them again. There are ways to selective accept cookies but it is a bit tedious. I know zip about iOS but you may have some form of malware. Not sure if apple much in the way of scanners for this.

Ive cleared cookies, but alas i still have them some what. Some words appear as links ie i can roll the mouse over a word and an add pops up. It doesnt bother me but a problem none the less.

pajoda · 29-03-2013, 11:32 PM

This appears to be somewhat difficult to guide on without a specific OS and browser being advised, we are all running different combo's. I use windows on a PC, Firefox for a browser, using adblock plus as an add on, never a problem. This may be a mobile OS issue only.

Geez Louise · 30-03-2013, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJM83

Ive cleared cookies, but alas i still have them some what. Some words appear as links ie i can roll the mouse over a word and an add pops up. It doesnt bother me but a problem none the less.

I had this issue recently in Firefox and it was caused due to an addon. I removed the addon and voila! All roll over type hyperlinked words were gone.

Cheers
Col