Genealogy Chat

hi,margaret.i haven't had this on screen at all,although i do get other popups but they go after one press on the cross.

CRISTA - Guess what - you're absolutely RIGHT - i've just followed Mike's insructions and as soon as I came back in - THERE IT WAS - B****R - Now what!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do we just download the d***n thing and have done with it? Pop ups are a nuisnace but generally not too intrusive but this one is a pain in the proverbial!!! Sue.

I'm so glad its not just me suffering the Flasher! I've just come online to see all your messages. Thank You Maggie

A little bit of bravado on my part, I clicked "yes", and it has not been back so far, Derek

A little bit of bravado on my part, I clicked "yes", and it has not been back so far, Derek

A little bit of bravado on my part, I clicked "yes", and it has not been back so far, Derek

I've now clicked Yes as well Derek and so far it has not come back - wonderful! Maggie

If you really don't want to install Macromedia's Flash plug-in and you do not want to see these security warnings, here are the steps you need to follow: Start Internet Explorer. Select Tools, then Internet Options. Click on the Security tab and then select Custom Level. Disable the option "Download signed ActiveX controls." Then click OK and restart IE for the changes to take effect. Now you won't be bothered with these security warnings when you hit a Macromedia-enabled site. You also won't be able to download any plug-ins at all. If you want plug-ins but don't want to see the alert, choose the Enable option instead. Keep in mind that enabling downloads for signed ActiveX controls reduces the security of your browser. The preferred method of eliminating these warnings is to go ahead and install the plug-in. Crista

I clicked "yes" and nothing happened ANd it hasn't popped again (yet) Roger

Thank you for that, Mike. I will try it now. It's a shame that genesconected seem unwilling or unable to fix this. it seems to be a big problem for a lot of people, especially as it is a constant annoyance and because the pop-up prevents any other actvity on screen until you have clicked no. I have emailed genesconnected about this several times but got no help or advice at all.

Sally - Hope it works for you and anyone else who is suffering - just say YES! I did and thankfully it's gone! Sue.

yep, driving me nuts too, not had this problem before today.

Hi Margeret I am a multimedia designer and the message pop up if you already can view the page is because there is now a later version of the Flash Player. It is COMPLETELY safe to down load provided it is from the macromedia site. It is always useful to have the latest version as you can then view more things. Believe me you will need it sooner rather than later if you are a frequent internet user. Besides you will never be able to view my work!!!! Hope this helps joanna xxx

I tried Mike's advice, but it didn't work. In desperation, I followed other advice and clicked 'yes'. I was reluctant to do this cos I don't like being bullied in this way, but so far, so good--no more pop-ups! Clicking 'yes' clears the box immediately and I could carry on with the page I was on. Just a shame genesconnected weren't more helpful with this--could have saved us all a lot of hassle!!