I keep getting pop ups to download new versions of Flash player and Media player, but when I click next I get an advert or similar, the a notice to download.
I keep getting them (only on AB) for an update of Java and it's not genuine- it's a malicious ad (with an address about UPTOWN (see earlier threads).
I am now convinced there is a problem with something on AB. In fact Ed acknowledged it but thought it had been dealt with.
If in doubt, - don't! Even genuine requests from java to update are a ruse to get you to forget to uncheck that little box and you end with an unwanted toolbar and more, then removing it is such a bore.
DrF- yes, that's the one I had a few times- I think it was www.updown... rather than uptown but methyl will remember- he warned about it too.
It closed AB down each time
This answer will be removed I think. I know we need ads to support AB but this one was concerning me so much that I had to take drastic action and this involved using another product with the initials AB. I'll stop using that once Ed can assure us that the Java update pop up has been banished.
Sorry if this is a diversion, trt. I don't know if your Flash and Media Player ones are related to this bogus Java popup. But I wouldn't click on them - I'd go via the official channels only