Unwanted ad

Question

I am having problems with an ad that has attached itself to my sbc homepage.  It says 'update to Flash 6+ to use this broadband module'.  Does anyone have a suggestion of how to get rid of it?

msil217 · Answer

Update your flash at macromedia.com. If you have IE, you can use Spyware Blaster to disable flash. (shockwave, etc)

ky331 · Answer

many webpages use Flash (Shockware, or Java) in order to display properly...  personally, i believe Flash and Java are essential tools.... and Shockwave is a useful tool.   but that decision, of course, is yours.

starwindd1 · Answer

I am not familiar with what Flash does, and I am not opposed to having it on my computer.  I am afraid that this ad is some sort of a virus.  I have checked with the Macromedia site and they list Flash version 8.  I can't find any info on Flash 6+.  Since I can't find info, I think it is a fictious software package.  This ad just superimposed itself on one of the objects on my homepage and there is no 'x' button for closing the ad.

msil217 · Answer

8 is the latest, so that would work. The ad is suggesting 6, because it may be the least it can work with.   As long as you use  good anti-virus and anti-spyware programs, and scan regularly, you should be fine.

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