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Re: Genes Reunited ,annoying new ads
« Reply #9 on: Sunday 16 April 06 22:10 BST (UK) »
I guess they got so many complaints and got rid of them...

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Re: Genes Reunited ,annoying new ads
« Reply #10 on: Sunday 16 April 06 23:06 BST (UK) »
Yes, seems to be ok now ,thank goodness!!


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« Reply #11 on: Tuesday 18 April 06 15:14 BST (UK) »
Its a form of non malicious adware according to my geek of a husband. I got shot of the ads myself by doing a spyware and adware scan. They are usually "caught" via another website and i imagine most of us use similar sites so thats probably why we had them. Not to panic though says the geek, just scan your computer if they appear again!
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Re: Genes Reunited ,annoying new ads
« Reply #12 on: Tuesday 18 April 06 20:58 BST (UK) »
If you havent got a spyware removal program, go to the Microsoft download page & install Windows Defender.  http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

It's only the beta version, but a great bit of free software from Bill Gates & co.

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Re: Genes Reunited ,annoying new ads
« Reply #13 on: Tuesday 18 April 06 21:06 BST (UK) »
And to add to the spyware removal program above, here is an adware program that most of you will already have. Its free and it works a treat. Its easy to install and to top it off it comes from a site that i have never known a virus to come from
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
Adaware se personal
I hate adware!!
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Re: Genes Reunited ,annoying new ads
« Reply #14 on: Tuesday 18 April 06 21:07 BST (UK) »
I have that already, it's great :)

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« Reply #15 on: Thursday 20 April 06 08:42 BST (UK) »
GR seem to use a tracker called Avenue A. Spybot disabled it. I then could not use GR site at all. I had to reneable it to use the site which makes me concerned. Any ideas?

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« Reply #16 on: Thursday 20 April 06 11:40 BST (UK) »
Ok well for a start that was not picked up via Genes Reunited as the type you are talking about is Malware not just spyware. Obviously it left something behind on your computer after the spybot(search and desroy??) disabled it. Usually i use a spyware program, adware program and do a virus check at the same time. If it finds anything i then use a registry mechanic to repair any left behind problems. You can buy this off the net from various places for about twenty pound but its worth it. Basically before my husband joined the RAF he used to be a computer tech and when people had computer probs thats what he installed to get shot of all the bugs, uninstalled it and hey prseto they were done.
There is no reason why a Tracking cookie could disable you from using the site. Try  spyware check again, an adware scan and virus scan too. If anything shows up, get shot of it and then re start your computer before doing anything else. Repeat as above once restarted  to make sure all problems are not replicating themselves on restart.
Let me know how you get on!
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Ok. just been on GR and then did two scans, the Malware you mentioned didnt show up so scan EVERYTHING ASAP!!!!!
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Re: Genes Reunited ,annoying new ads
« Reply #17 on: Thursday 20 April 06 11:57 BST (UK) »
Check out this link
http://www.auditmypc.com/process/avenue.asp

Hope this info will be of some use!
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