Spybot stopping downloads

[AlanHo]

I am having a slight problem with a few downloads. The Gender Test in another thread is an example.

Am I doing something wrong - because others have obviously been able to download ?

Error message as follows :-

[nellie2]

No Alan you are doing nothing wrong and Spybot is doing it's job in protecting you, it is just telling you about it every time. :)

What you should do, is launch SpyBot S&D, press "Immunize", go to the "Permanently running Bad Download Blocker" section, and choose "Block all pages silently". That should give you some peace and quiet.

These AvenueA items are just cookies.

Now, in comparison to "real" spyware, cookies really are harmless.

You could put sites you don't want to receive cookies from in the Restricted Zones (Internet Options/Security), or install a dedicated cookie manager like for example Cookie Pal or Cookie Wall, which will allow you to differentiate between cookies you always want to allow, and the ones you always want to block.

You can also use the Internet Options Privacy tab to do that:

Go to the Privacy Tab > Advanced, and check "override automatic cookie handling".

Now set "first party cookies" to 'prompt' , and "third party cookies" to 'block', and not a single cookie will be installed without your express approval.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283185

How to Manage Cookies in Internet Explorer 6

[-pops-]

You can opt out of Avenue A rubbish here

Harmless it may be but I don't want my computer stuffing up with useless rubbish any more than I have to. That link does stop it.

[AlanHo]

Thank you nellie and pops. Will follow up on your advice. It is appreciated.

[expertec]

You can opt out of Avenue A rubbish here

Thanks -pops- :)