What Are Add Ons, And Should I Turn Them Off?

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  1. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #11

    Hi,
    Yep some websites insist on people using shockwave object and some like youtube don't care if you have it or not anymore :)
    One thing I would do with shockwave object is disable some items it does by default using your computer for some darned trash can
    Click the Start button and Control panel listing
    On the top right next to the question mark symbol/ Help button and switch to small or large icons
    You'll see a flash player listing
    Open it and on the top left Storage check the box "Block all sites from storing information on this computer"
    Additionally on the Camera and mic & Playback sections too.

    Then go to the Advanced section and click on the Delete all button and confirm deletion.

    Your video site will still play just fine.
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  2. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #12

    I recommend using this little free tool by Malwarebytes.

    Malwarebytes | AdwCleaner


    Jack
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  3. Posts : 178
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #13

    Thanks Layback. I have their anti-malware already, but haven't tried their cleaner. Will give it a go.

    ThrashZone>>>>>>>>> IE is still running like a dream, so will put this down as solved. Thanks again for your help and expertise.

    Ian
      My Computer


 
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