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Old 11-13-2009, 06:24 PM   #1
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why does this always pop u?


in the middle of things i do i always get this pop up



http://www.burstnet.com/cgi-bin/ads/...ETURN-CODE/JS/


also says error script on page is there anything i can do to get rid of this? thanks
 
Old 11-14-2009, 02:36 AM   #2
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in the middle of things i do i always get this pop up



http://www.burstnet.com/cgi-bin/ads/...ETURN-CODE/JS/


also says error script on page is there anything i can do to get rid of this? thanks
Do you have installed WOT in FF ?
Normally it is a warning that you visit a suspicious side
 
Old 11-14-2009, 02:43 AM   #3
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This is a common advertisement-serving host so it pops up because you browse the 'net without restricting Javascript (Opera per-site filters default, Noscript, Privoxy). It also isn't a security issue.
 
  


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