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Computer Security and Viruses
Frequently Asked Questions
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From Microsoft:
Many legitimate advertisers on the Internet use windows that pop up in the middle of your screen to display a message. They might also open when you click a link or button on a Web site, and they might open either over or under the window you wish to view. Some pop-ups are helpful. For example, if you click an image to see a larger version, it might open in a pop-up window. Unfortunately, some pop-up windows can contain inappropriate content or can be a way for you to accidentally download dangerous software (called spyware or adware) onto your computer. One category of pop-ups that tend to be the most dangerous are pop-ups that use scare tactics to get users to allow something to be installed that they should not otherwise trust. One common example of this today is shown here.
Since in this pop-up dialog there is only a single Yes button you appear to have no option but to press Yes. And, even if there were a No button, it would be hard to trust that No would truely mean do nothing. Your best option in this case is to click the close button (X) in the top right corner of the dialog.
If your computer has Windows XP Service Pack 2 your version of the Internet Explorer browser includes a Pop-up blocker.
In order to ensure that your computer works well with COCC's web services, you should make sure to configure whatever pop-up blocking software you decide to use so that COCC web sites are allowed to create pop-up windows.
Another concern about browser pop-ups is that often they are not caused by the web site that you are currently visiting and are instead being displayed by other software installed on your computer such as adware. Click here to learn more about adware and how to protect yourself.
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