is this a dp ad?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Providence, Nov 17, 2006.

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  1. #1
    I am sorry to ask but is this really an ad from forums.digitalpoint.com? I am just wondering because this is the first time I have seen this kind of advertisement on dp. And it happened while I was logged in :|

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    If it isn't then I might have adware on my pc :|
     
    Providence, Nov 17, 2006 IP
  2. mad4

    mad4 Peon

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    #2
    I very much doubt its from DP.
     
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  3. ottodo

    ottodo Guest

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    #3
    looks strange, what is the URL?
     
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  4. Providence

    Providence Peon

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    #4
    The URL is in the image I posted
     
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  5. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #5
    lol is this a joke?
     
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  6. Dudibob

    Dudibob Peon

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    #6
    lol, I'd say spyware or maybe a pop up from another site you may of been looking at when coming onto DP!?
     
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  7. frankcow

    frankcow Well-Known Member

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    #7
    That's funny. How many toolbars have you installed lately?
     
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  8. Providence

    Providence Peon

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    #8
    google toolbar only :|

    anyway thanks guys. I think I got an adware. I am getting these advertisements from any site I get into.
     
    Providence, Nov 17, 2006 IP
  9. ahkip

    ahkip Prominent Member

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    #9
    did you manual type in the URL or click on some link? Some website serve Ads like this when a user exit the site by clicking a link
     
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  10. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #10
    Adware... nothing on this end.
     
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  11. Xitanto

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    #11
    Case closed.
     
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