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Re: Advertisment hyperlinks in phrases, seriously?!

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3rdblox is not online. 3rdblox
Joined: 09 Dec 2012
Total Posts: 4741
08 Mar 2013 04:28 PM
So, I look at my feed. I see my friend was asking people to play his place because he's broke and needs money. But the phrase "needs money" was in blue! Curious, I move my mouse over it. Something that says "Make $437 every day." popped up. I just shrugged my shoulders and ignored it. "Obviously a scam." I thought. Later, I post a help request on scripting helpers. Hyperlinks had also been attached to my words. I really hate how they're now advertising through our communication. ROBLOX, what do you think you're doing?! Your obsession with money knows no bounds. So, I ask you remove these petty little hyperlinks now.
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robloxukteam is not online. robloxukteam
Joined: 26 Jan 2011
Total Posts: 893
08 Mar 2013 04:49 PM
If you use chrome, disable all your extensions.
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superfrogman98 is not online. superfrogman98
Joined: 26 Apr 2011
Total Posts: 408
08 Mar 2013 05:00 PM
this happens when you use chrome and sometimes internet explorer without enough security
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MasterChiefAlpha is not online. MasterChiefAlpha
Joined: 19 Mar 2010
Total Posts: 3028
08 Mar 2013 05:24 PM
This is some kind of adware or malware. ROBLOX does not do keyword type advertising or popups. Please do a scan of your system.
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tahu157 is not online. tahu157
Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Total Posts: 15045
08 Mar 2013 05:47 PM
Like MCA said, ROBLOX has nothing to do with that.

Have you downloaded anything in the last week or so? If so, the downloader may have shipped some unwanted adware along with the item you downloaded. Always read every page of the installer before clicking "Next" to avoid getting adware as most will give you the option of not installing the adware. My guess is that you recently updated Java, Adobe Flash, or both and didn't notice that they were asking you if you wanted to download the adware.

As for getting rid of the adware, do what MCA said and scan you computer. Check your Ad-ons folder for your browser and disable any that look suspicious. Finally, if you are using a PC:

Go to: Control Panel>Programs>Programs and Features and then look for any programs that you don't recognize or things that were downloaded within the last week.

Some of the common adware "brand" names that you can look for are:

- Yontoo
- Kontera
- Infolinks
- Wajam
- Yahoo - As a trusted search engine most Yahoo programs are safe, but the occansional few are not
- Text-Enhance

If you are doing anything on your computer that involves Personal 1nformation, it is essential that you find the program and dispose of it as quickly as possible.
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3rdblox is not online. 3rdblox
Joined: 09 Dec 2012
Total Posts: 4741
09 Mar 2013 05:44 PM
I think I downloaded Snagit... Kind of forgot about this thread. Thanks, guys. Hope to get rid of this bug soon!
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