MLUG: RE: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] IE grip
RE: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] IE grip
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> I just attempted to copy and paste a URL into IE, and Win2000 managed to
> screw up the clipboard and paste a different string, so it was a bad URL.
> Instead of simply telling me that it was a bad URL, IE sent me to an
> msn.com web page with an ad on it; a popup window also appeared to tell me
> that I can do casino gambling on the internet.  Nice work, Microsoft!
>

The redirect is supposed to happen, but you shouldn't have had a pop up. I
suspect you ahve some ad software installed without you knowing - I'd really
recommend you scan your machine with adaware from http://www.lavasoftusa.com

Russell.


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