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Popup ads be directed based on your cookies, but not caused by them. Your cookies may be read by the ad manager to show ads based on what you seem to be interested in. Popups themselves, however, are caused by either scripts on websites you are visiting, or locally installed software.
If you always receive popups, regardless of the website you are on, which look to be from the same ad company, than you probably have adware on your computer. Check you installed program list (Revo Unistaller is good, but you can use almost anything, including Add/Remove programs in the Windows Control Panel) to check for any programs you do not recognize. IF you are unsure about a program, you can always run a web search on the program name to find out what it is. Now uninstall anything you did not intentionally install.
Also check you browser extensions, addons, and toolbars for anything odd. If all else fails, disable everything, and see if that helps.
If you only seem to get popups on specific websites, or most but not all sites, then try visiting a number of more reputable websites (it doesn't matter what they are--anything works, like Bing, BestBuy, or Staples.) Reputable stores tend to be an especially better thing to try, since they are trying to make money by selling products, rather than through ads. If you do not get popups on these other sites, you can be fairly sure that the popups are coming directly from the websites you visit.
Try installing a free browser addon to block ads, like AdBlock or Ghostery, or even NoScript to solve this problem. The only other thing you can do is stop visiting these websites.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoIt's unlikely that pop-up ads are based on your browsing habits due to the fact that Google doesn't offer this form of advertising. If you notice any adult pop-ups and think it's due to certain cookies from viewing inappropriate content, then you'd be incorrect. Unless of course the website you're viewing when the pop-up shows is adult related - then this would be the case.
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Are ads based on Internet history?
Some websites may ask to use your 'cookies' in which case, yes the ads will be based on your Internet history
Why are pop up ads effective?
Annoying as they are, popup ads are effective. They put the product right in front of a potential buyer and the names are difficult to forget.
Approximately when did the spam popup blocker appear on the internet scene?
A spam popup blocker prevents ads from popping up in new windows on a users browser. The spam popup blocker first appeared on the internet scene in the mid 1990's.
Why are pop-up ads effective advertising media?
Annoying as they are, popup ads are effective. They put the product right in front of a potential buyer and the names are difficult to forget.
What to do with site ads that force you to close your browser to get rid of them?
Install a popup blocker and other anti adware software on your computer. Your browser probably has a preference you can set that doesn't allow popup windows, either.
What do I do when my popup blocker does not prevent all popup ads?
Either you need a different pop up blocker or you have certain sites that you have allowed pop ups in the past. Check in your setting to see if you have allowed sites.
How can I get Overstockcom from constantly placing their ads on my computer?
clear your cookies.
What does an Internet marketing service do?
They market your business through internet channels such as banner/popup ads, social media, and email lists.
Does deleting cookies stop pop ups?
No. Go to your internet options and find the popup blocker on the menu. Check the box and they are now blocked.
Can your computer get viruses from cookies?
Cookies are not viruses. Cookies are small harmless text files used to identify you by the website that set them. For example, answers.com probably uses cookies to remember your log in, and so do most of the site on the internet that allow you to remember your log in. Some cookies are used by advertising agencies to track which ads are shown when. As adverts are all over the internet, the cookies could be accessed by any number of websites. These are called "Tracking Cookies", however, the same thesis applies, if you have a cookie from Google ads, and I don't have Google ads on my site, I won't be able to access, or even know that, you have that cookie.
What is a filtering program that stops pop-up ads from displaying on webpages?
Most browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox have automatic popup blocking. Some antivirus programs like Norton have additional popup blocking features.
Does babydow give you viruses?
Of course not! Only the ads have the potential to give viruses, and that is your fault, for you should only get virus ads if you never clear your cookies.
