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PZelda · 07-20-2004, 01:28 AM

I keep getting this while surfing SO. I know the procedure -- just cancel it whenever I see it.

However, now I'm getting them a lot more often and it's getting to be really annoying.

dandelion wine · 07-20-2004, 01:31 AM

It hasn't shown up here on the main boards in a while, but I did see it when I stopped by the galleries yesterday and then again on another site. Irritating crap.

Chelsea · 07-20-2004, 01:31 AM

Slightly more malicious javascript Adcode by the Advertising provider.

Cancel. Cancel. Cancel.

Oh, and switch, FULL-TIME, to Firefox for all Non-Windows Update matters. (I thought you had already installed it...). The few problematical websites are far outweighed by the decreased computer problems you'll receive afterwards (I've YET to have ONE single piece of spyware since transitioning to Firefox a month ago)

PZelda · 07-20-2004, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Seth Thrasher
Slightly more malicious javascript Adcode by the Advertising provider.

Cancel. Cancel. Cancel.

Oh, and switch, FULL-TIME, to Firefox for all Non-Windows Update matters. (I thought you had already installed it...). The few problematical websites are far outweighed by the decreased computer problems you'll receive afterwards (I've YET to have ONE single piece of spyware since transitioning to Firefox a month ago)

Oh yeah...Yeah, I have Firefox. Bad me, I haven't been using it lately.

*switches*

Chelsea · 07-20-2004, 01:36 AM

I replaced every instance of an IE shortcut with an instance of a Firefox shortcut. (Get rid of the more annoying Desktop one by a quick drag-and-drop to the recycle bin then approving the delete dialog box)

I left one link to IE in my Programs menu for Windows Update, but aside from it and the HD space consumed, there's virtually no trace of the program on my computer, and I've never had a better browsing experience

PZelda · 07-20-2004, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Seth Thrasher
I replaced every instance of an IE shortcut with an instance of a Firefox shortcut. (Get rid of the more annoying Desktop one by a quick drag-and-drop to the recycle bin then approving the delete dialog box)

I left one link to IE in my Programs menu for Windows Update, but aside from it and the HD space consumed, there's virtually no trace of the program on my computer, and I've never had a better browsing experience

Firefox just doesn't have the same feeling IE does...no smooth scrolling, etc...

Although I must admit I like how when you click on something and it opens a new window, it makes the window full-sized.

Sitcomwriter · 07-20-2004, 01:42 AM

I just saw it for the 1st time a second ago. Before I even clicked this post.

Chelsea · 07-20-2004, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss Vicki
Firefox just doesn't have the same feeling IE does...no smooth scrolling, etc...

Although I must admit I like how when you click on something and it opens a new window, it makes the window full-sized.

Would you believe I never noticed the smooth scrolling thing until just a second ago (I decided to open up a copy of this thread in IE and see if I noticed...I did)

Still, on the whole, I've gotta say I think Firefox IS the better browser. And remember, it's in version 0.9.2. It's not even to version 1 yet, folks, and it's beginning to clip into IE 6's share a little. Features will come in time, right now, it's more about browser security and stability, with some effort on the look and feel in the browser beginning to appear.

PZelda · 07-20-2004, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Seth Thrasher
Would you believe I never noticed the smooth scrolling thing until just a second ago (I decided to open up a copy of this thread in IE and see if I noticed...I did)

Still, on the whole, I've gotta say I think Firefox IS the better browser. And remember, it's in version 0.9.2. It's not even to version 1 yet, folks, and it's beginning to clip into IE 6's share a little. Features will come in time, right now, it's more about browser security and stability, with some effort on the look and feel in the browser beginning to appear.

I gotcha.

I'll hang in there, then.

robyrob · 07-20-2004, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss Vicki
Firefox just doesn't have the same feeling IE does...no smooth scrolling, etc...

Although I must admit I like how when you click on something and it opens a new window, it makes the window full-sized.

there is an option that lets you toggle IE's "smooth-scrolling" feature - its under
Tools -> Options -> General - > Browsing , just check "use smooth scrolling"

Kay Scarpetta · 07-20-2004, 08:55 AM

oh so this is the site it's from... I've gotten it like 4 times a day for a week. oh well lol.

PZelda · 07-20-2004, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by robyrob
there is an option that lets you toggle IE's "smooth-scrolling" feature - its under
Tools -> Options -> General - > Browsing , just check "use smooth scrolling"

Found it and checked the box. It's still not as smooth as IE's scrolling, tho

By the way, it was:

Tools > Options > Advanced > Browsing, not General.

PZelda · 07-22-2004, 02:29 PM

Okay, it's been a couple of days now, and I've been using Firefox full-time while surfing on here.

I love it a lot so far -- but I have a problem with Firefox while on here.

I use the search function a lot, and whenever I want to search for something here in Firefox, I go to the search page and then Firefox freezes up on me and I have to Ctrl + Alt + Delete it to get out of the window.

Is there a way I can correct Firefox from freezing up on me every time I use the search function?

PZelda · 07-24-2004, 09:33 PM

Anybody? ANYBODY?

*tumbleweed*

Chelsea · 07-24-2004, 10:25 PM

Which version of the browser are you using (Help --->About Mozilla Firefox)

07-20-2004, 01:28 AM	#1
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07-20-2004, 01:31 AM	#2
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07-20-2004, 08:55 AM	#11
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	oh so this is the site it's from... I've gotten it like 4 times a day for a week. oh well lol.
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07-20-2004, 01:31 AM	#3
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Slightly more malicious javascript Adcode by the Advertising provider. Cancel. Cancel. Cancel. Oh, and switch, FULL-TIME, to Firefox for all Non-Windows Update matters. (I thought you had already installed it...). The few problematical websites are far outweighed by the decreased computer problems you'll receive afterwards (I've YET to have ONE single piece of spyware since transitioning to Firefox a month ago)

07-20-2004, 01:36 AM	#5
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I replaced every instance of an IE shortcut with an instance of a Firefox shortcut. (Get rid of the more annoying Desktop one by a quick drag-and-drop to the recycle bin then approving the delete dialog box) I left one link to IE in my Programs menu for Windows Update, but aside from it and the HD space consumed, there's virtually no trace of the program on my computer, and I've never had a better browsing experience

07-20-2004, 01:42 AM	#7
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	I just saw it for the 1st time a second ago. Before I even clicked this post.

07-22-2004, 02:29 PM	#13
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Okay, it's been a couple of days now, and I've been using Firefox full-time while surfing on here. I love it a lot so far -- but I have a problem with Firefox while on here. I use the search function a lot, and whenever I want to search for something here in Firefox, I go to the search page and then Firefox freezes up on me and I have to Ctrl + Alt + Delete it to get out of the window. Is there a way I can correct Firefox from freezing up on me every time I use the search function?

07-24-2004, 09:33 PM	#14
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Anybody? ANYBODY? tumbleweed

07-24-2004, 10:25 PM	#15
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Which version of the browser are you using (Help --->About Mozilla Firefox)