To other readers of this posting (other than Vincenzo-MVP:,
Does anyone know of ad-blocker, 'banner ad blocker software products that
will work in conjunction with NIS 2008 and Spysweeper?
Note, even if I updated to IE7, there doesn't appear to be an ad blocking
(ad banner blocking) option in IE7, only the usual pop-up blocker featurte.
(btw the second weblink link re: IE7 in Vincenzo's posting is no longer valid
on microsfot's website)
Thanks in advance for any assisatnce.
"chocolatenutubet" wrote:
> Thanks but Norton tech suypport said yesterday there is no current 2008
> Norton product that has the ad blocking, and no fix unless you go back to
> 2007 (which I don't want to do b/c scan times are much slower in 2007 NIS).
>
> Does anyone have a software recommendation that speficially blocks
> ad-banners that can be used in conjunction with NIS 2008, Spysweeper and
> IE6,?
>
> This willl not only be helping me but aslo the many Norton users who are (or
> will soon) find themselves with the same issue as they migrate to 2008 Norton
> products, and discover that the ad-banner/ads blocking function is no longer
> included in any current year Norton product.
>
> Thanks very much for any assistance from others reading this post!!
>
>
> "Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > [In line]
> >
> > chocolatenutubet wrote:
> >
> > > Vincenzo,
> > >
> > > Thanks for your assistance.
> > >
> > > I did already install the Add-On Pack for NIS 2008 (as I have always done
> > > in prior NIS versions).
> > > Unfortunately, the add-on pack for NIS 2008 does NOT include either the
> > > 'ad blocker' or 'pop-up blocker' that the add-on packs for NIS 2007, NIS
> > > 2006 etc. included.
> > >
> > > Also, Norton said that you can't use the add-on for NIS 2007 for NIS
> > > 2008-m not compatible. And, they also said all Norton 2008 products
> > > NO longer have ad-blocking capability. Norton 360 Version 2 does have
> > > pop-up blocking capability but no ad-blocking capability.
> > >
> > > Thanks in adavnce for anyone's recommendations (on ad-blocker, 'bannerad
> > > blocker' software)- very appreciated!
> > > :)
> >
> > Please contact Symantec Norton Technical Support:
> > http://www.symantec.com/norton/suppo...?pvid=nis_2008
> >
> > --
> > Vincenzo Di Russo
> > Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional since 2003
> > Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security
> > My home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/
> >
> > > "Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]" wrote:
> > >
> > >> chocolatenutubet wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> I was using Norton Internet Security (NIS) 2007 until I upgraded today
> > >>> to NIS 2008, primarily b/c NIS 2008 has faster scan times (which proved
> > >>> true when I tested it).
> > >>>
> > >>> I discovered after the intstall of 2008, all Norton 2008 products no
> > >>> longer have the ad-blocking (aka 'ad banner' blocking) capability.
> > >>>
> > >>> While I am using the pop-up blocker in IE 6, I don't know which product
> > >>> I should get to block banner ads when I surf. Is there a
> > >>> recommendation(s)?
> > >>>
> > >>> Any (ad-blocker, banner ad blocker software) recommendations would be
> > >>> very appreciated!!!
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks!
> > >>> :)
> > >>>
> > >>> Computer specs:
> > >>> XP Pro SP2, IE6 SP2, NIS 2008, Spysweeper, Pentium Centrino Duo, 2GB
> > >>> Ram, Office 2003 Pro, OE6
> > >>
> > >>
> > http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...257344007de8bc
> > >> "Download free AntiSpam and Parental Control Add-on Pack for Norton
> > >> Internet Security".
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Vincenzo Di Russo
> > >> Microsoft® MVP - Most Valuable Professional since 2003
> > >> Windows Internet Explorer, Windows Desktop Experience & Security
> > >> My home: http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
> > >> My Blog: http://blogs.dotnethell.it/vincent/
> >
> >
> >