OT: Pop-Up Blocker, Gotta 'puter question, need help Options

[URY914]

I bought a pop-up blocker software by "Safeworld" at CompUSA and installed it on my work laptop. Seems to be working OK, but I have a few questions that I'm sure someone here can help me with. They are:

1. After installing it the pop-ups did decrease but I still get some. Is that because it is stopping those coming in via the internet but those on my c-drive are still there? Will those c-drive ones be zapped as they come up?

2. I tried installing it at home and it would let me register. So is this a one time deal? Do I have to buy another for home? (let me guess the answer to this one)

Thanks,
Paul

[fiid]

Err. well. Maybe. Problem is that Microsoft software has very little in the way of inherent script security. Mostly, you have to click on the popup - or click OK on "Do you want to run this 3rd party program" to run the virus.

Heres what you should do.

1) make sure you have a pop-up blocker, and if possible a spam filter. I can provide you with a spam filtered email account for a small monthly fee if you PM me. Also - make sure you have an updating and current virus checker, and a copy of Ad-Aware (as mentioned above). Try to run ad-aware once every couple of months, just to make sur eyou haven't accumulated spyware.

2) DO NOT EVER RESPOND TO SPAM OR POPUPS. Best way to get rid of this crap is to NEVER give them business. You can use "remove me" links, but bear in mind they may use it to verify your email address, so it isn't really worth the screen space it's writting on.

3) If something pops up saying "Do you want to open (or run) this file .. blah blah" and you did not just click on a KNOWN link, and KNOW what the file is, say No or Cancel.

4) If something suprises you - check it out - read it - google it - and don't be gullable. Unless you know what it is - it's a scam. If you have an Aunt Brenda and it says Aunt Brendetta - it's a scam.