Unwanted ad on NoScript.com???

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annieoakley
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Unwanted ad on NoScript.com???

Post by annieoakley »

When I opened NoScript.com an ad for SpeedUpMyComputer appeared with the page. It looked like part of the page and was free software, so I downloaded it. It has found 123 Registry errors, etc, etc. and now wants me to get a serial number (or something, etc, etc). and I am beginning to wonder: is this something you put on your page and recommend? or is it just super sneaky adware?
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barbaz
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Re: Unwanted ad on NoScript.com???

Post by barbaz »

That is software Giorgio actually recommends, and he has vetted it (and the company that develops it) quite extensively before putting those ads on his site.
Not adware.

viewtopic.php?f=14&t=17368#p72493 has more details.
*Always* check the changelogs BEFORE updating that important software!
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annieoakley
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Re: Unwanted ad on NoScript.com???

Post by annieoakley »

OK, thanks, I'll follow all the instructions and look forward to having my registry cleaned up, etc. And please tell Giorgio thanks for making that available.
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therube
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Re: Unwanted ad on NoScript.com???

Post by therube »

> I'll ... look forward to having my registry cleaned up, etc.

Not to dissuade you, but it is up to you to decide whether some [registry cleaner or any other program] is of actual value to you, not simply because it displays an ad on some website.
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