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How do I get rid of the SPAM Popup Ad for an External HDD
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06-10-2009 07:31 AM
Solved! Go to Solution.
Re: How do I get rid of the SPAM Popup Ad for an External HDD
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06-10-2009 09:51 AM
I don't think the IBM/Lenovo system update would do this. Are you sure that's where the spam ad came from? More likely malware on the computer from another source. Have you tried using SpyBot Search and destroy or Adaware?
(Formerly 600E 2645-4YU, T30 2366-41U, X31 2673-QU7, T40 2373-72U, T41 2379-DKU, T42 2373-3XU.
Currently T42 2379-R1U, T61p 8889-CTO, T61p 8891-CTO)
Re: How do I get rid of the SPAM Popup Ad for an External HDD
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06-10-2009 09:53 AM
If you can view the source or get an IP address from where it's coming from go here & follow the instructions on how to block it
http://www.rak**bleep**k.com/blog/2008/05/18/how-t
Or from internet explorer 7.0, hit tools/internet options/privacy/sites then choose block this site with the name & IP address in the box. Also go to Malwarebytes.com or Google the name Malwarebytes if that doesn't get you there then DL the free software do the updates for it then scan your machine for spy/malware. It's a great program that's free for scanning & removal functions or you can buy it to have it do live protection (no need) One or a combo of these things should get rid of it.
Hope this helps
Re: How do I get rid of the SPAM Popup Ad for an External HDD
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06-11-2009 10:11 AM
I started getting the same popup ad for a Lenovo HDD after I installed Message Center Plus. It kept popping up every few hours over a period of several days even after checking 'don't show again'. I was on the verge of removing the MS Plus software but then the popups suddenly stopped appearing.
Try starting up the ThinkPad Productivity Center app and delete any messages in the Message Center. Maybe that will help. Also, the Message Center has an option to disable displaying "bubble messages". You could try selecting that option.
Joe
Lenovo Update Brings Stubborn Pop Up
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06-12-2009 05:00 AM
HI
Keep getting a Lenovo pop up inviting me to update my memory, complete with image of sponsored racing car and a tick box for not showing again. Despite ticking the box it keeps reappearing. Anything I can do?
AKD
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06-12-2009 06:42 PM
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06-20-2009 04:40 AM
same here ... they installed ad ware during the update?!?
that's the last time i'll use thinkvantage update. anyone figure out how to remove it? wonder what else they loaded on my laptop without my permission.
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06-20-2009 07:15 AM
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06-19-2009 08:38 PM
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06-19-2009 08:41 PM
I do not work for Lenovo.
If you need help, post your question in the forum, and include your system type, model number and OS.
Do not post your serial number.
I do NOT respond to PM or e-mail requests for individual tech support.
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