Is it just me?

[Soulrev]

I've noticed, lately, that there seem to be a lot of random word links on DGN. I was wondering if it's just me or if anyone else sees them, as well? I'm talking about how random words on the forums get turned into a link, and when you mouse-over it, an ad somewhat relevant to the word pops up. I find it quite annoying, sometimes being led to believe that the link is actually something useful, only to be let down by some stupid advertisement for tires. If this is some sort of ad system that's saving DGN money, then I won't complain. Just wondering if it's something with the site, or some sort of adware on my PC.

[Soulrev]

HA! See? ^^^^^^^ it took "for tires" and made it into a link! I think it does this randomly, so a couple hours from now when I check this post again, it might change to a different word and make a different random link.

[TronRP]

I think that's adware on your PC or it might be the browser you are using. I use Google Chrome and I have no idea what you are seeing...

[Soulrev]

Hmm, no I think it's just me, actually. I just thought about it, and checked a website that I made myself.. It's doing it on my website, as well.. Odd, Norton 360 hasn't detected anything related to this on my PC. Any ideas how to get rid of this annoying crap?

[TronRP]

Have you tried a Norton uninstall/re-install. Sounds like it's written into the software as an ad bypass because this is the only thing I see:

[TronRP]

I hope it's just ad ware because for a second I thought up were sniffing paint cans...

[EagleRose]

Dude, there is no link. Try installing an Adblocker software for your browser. Helped me a lot.

[Soulrev]

Yeah I just did some searching around and found out it's a common issue with a lot of people recently. It's called Text Enhance adware. Norton 360 doesn't detect it. A lot of the times it can be found in "Programs and Features" list in Windows Vista. I haven't found it yet. I am going to run some anti spyware/malware and see if that solves the issue. Apparently it doesn't matter what browser you are using, but from what I've seen it looks like people using Chrome are getting this problem more often than others. I use Firefox, personally. Here, let me take a screenshot and show you what I mean, for those of you who may have the same problem, but this is what I'm seeing. -

[TronRP]

Sugoi...

I run Avira Free Antivirus software...maybe try that?

So far no issues of that nature...knock on wood...

[Soulrev]

Well, I'm running Spybot Search & Destroy, and going to bed. Have a good night all. I'll let ya know what I find and if I fix the problem, in case anyone else might have this problem in the future. It's been affecting my PC performance, too. Since I noticed these little ads spawning everywhere, this PC has been laggy as hell. Sometimes, so laggy, that even the mouse jumps across the screen at times, making it rather frustrating to do anything.

G'night.

-B

[EagleRose]

Wow.

Yeah I just did some searching around and found out it's a common issue with a lot of people recently. It's called Text Enhance adware. Norton 360 doesn't detect it. A lot of the times it can be found in "Programs and Features" list in Windows Vista. I haven't found it yet. I am going to run some anti spyware/malware and see if that solves the issue. Apparently it doesn't matter what browser you are using, but from what I've seen it looks like people using Chrome are getting this problem more often than others. I use Firefox, personally. Here, let me take a screenshot and show you what I mean, for those of you who may have the same problem, but this is what I'm seeing. -

That must drive you nuts. I installed Adblocker then updated to Adblocker Plus with a Javascript controller under Firefox. They're on the Firefox extensions home page. Used them for years.

[kat (1)]

It's me too..I thought it was just some new thing. lol

[Soulrev]

Yeah Spybot Search & Destroy took care of it. It's adware this one in particular is called "Browse to Save", even said it when you mouse over the links.