Random... "commercials"... coming through my computer speakers? - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

Harmony96 · 03-10-2008, 06:23 PM

This is so annoying. They're getting more frequent and I don't know how to stop them. I can only assume that they're coming over the internet, but if one's in progress then even turning off my modem doesn't stop it from playing. I have to completely restart my computer. But if my modem's turned off, then after the current one quits, that's usually it (until I turn my modem back on again).

It wouldn't be so bad if it were really just a commercial... but there were several just in the last few minutes that had a bunch of foul language.

I could just keep my speakers turned off all the time, but I do transcription sometimes and the files I receive are on the computer and that's how I play them back. They have to be done w/in a half hour of receiving them, so if I have to stop and restart the computer several times, that really cuts into the time (and subsequently how many files I can do and how much I can earn).

I do have current antivirus and antispyware software. I'm on a PC, using windows XP. I use Firefox, DH uses IE. (But today IE hasn't been on at all.) Is there a such thing as "anticommercial" software? I also have a bunch of music saved onto the computer that DD likes to dance to, but it just doesn't sound the same if there's all these commercials going on at the same time, too.

Harmony96 · 03-11-2008, 06:43 AM

Guess I'm the only one. There haven't been any since I posted... I usually keep the weather and the yahoo TV guide as my first two tabs. I didn't have the yahoo tab up this time so maybe it's related to that? I dunno.

tyles · 03-11-2008, 06:53 AM

It could be either one of those first two tabs. I suspect it's a Yahoo ad, but they wouldn't feature foul language I would think. Next time you do hear it, try closing all your browser windows and see what happens.

I keep my sound off until I need it. That way I'm not startled by annoying voice ads.

03-10-2008, 06:23 PM	#1
Harmony96 Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 23,961 Ratings: 374 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Random... "commercials"... coming through my computer speakers? This is so annoying. They're getting more frequent and I don't know how to stop them. I can only assume that they're coming over the internet, but if one's in progress then even turning off my modem doesn't stop it from playing. I have to completely restart my computer. But if my modem's turned off, then after the current one quits, that's usually it (until I turn my modem back on again). It wouldn't be so bad if it were really just a commercial... but there were several just in the last few minutes that had a bunch of foul language. I could just keep my speakers turned off all the time, but I do transcription sometimes and the files I receive are on the computer and that's how I play them back. They have to be done w/in a half hour of receiving them, so if I have to stop and restart the computer several times, that really cuts into the time (and subsequently how many files I can do and how much I can earn). I do have current antivirus and antispyware software. I'm on a PC, using windows XP. I use Firefox, DH uses IE. (But today IE hasn't been on at all.) Is there a such thing as "anticommercial" software? I also have a bunch of music saved onto the computer that DD likes to dance to, but it just doesn't sound the same if there's all these commercials going on at the same time, too. __________________ Andrea, child of God, wife of Tim, charting, sewing and authoring mama of L, B, ^i^ J, J, and #5 due in November! I'm an Independent Younique Presenter. Come see natural-based skin care and 3D Fiber Lash mascara! Join my team. Get paid daily, starting as soon as 24 hours after sign-up!

03-11-2008, 06:43 AM	#2
Harmony96 Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 23,961 Ratings: 374 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Random... "commercials"... coming through my computer speakers? Guess I'm the only one. There haven't been any since I posted... I usually keep the weather and the yahoo TV guide as my first two tabs. I didn't have the yahoo tab up this time so maybe it's related to that? I dunno. __________________ Andrea, child of God, wife of Tim, charting, sewing and authoring mama of L, B, ^i^ J, J, and #5 due in November! I'm an Independent Younique Presenter. Come see natural-based skin care and 3D Fiber Lash mascara! Join my team. Get paid daily, starting as soon as 24 hours after sign-up!

03-11-2008, 06:53 AM	#3
tyles Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Md Posts: 629 Ratings: 90 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Random... "commercials"... coming through my computer speakers? It could be either one of those first two tabs. I suspect it's a Yahoo ad, but they wouldn't feature foul language I would think. Next time you do hear it, try closing all your browser windows and see what happens. I keep my sound off until I need it. That way I'm not startled by annoying voice ads. __________________ ~Steph, Mom to L, T, T and L Instanticity.com Web Design and Hosting ParentsR.Us Creating a Brighter Future For Our Children Do I owe you feedback?! Don't hesitate to remind me!

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