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Constant Internet Explorer Security pop-up for Flash-Player is driving me mad!

Apr 8, 2012 7:43 PM

No matter what page I open or I'm on in IE, any and every time I open or click on anything, the message "A website wants to open web content using this program on your computer" appears and the program is Adobe Flash Player.  If I select "allow" it just keeps popping up & will only go away if I select "don't allow."  Sometimes it seems caught in a loop and pops up continuously.  Oddly, this only happens in IE, but not if I use Firefox.  Has this happened to anyone else and does anyone know how I can make it stop?  Thanks

4019 Views   6 Replies   Latest reply: ShopDiva965, Apr 8, 2012 11:02 PM
 
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  • Pat Willener
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    1. Pat Willener,
    Apr 8, 2012 8:09 PM   in reply to ShopDiva965
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    What is your Windows version and IE version?

     

    Does that still happen when you check "Do not show me the warning for this program again"?

     
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    2. ShopDiva965,
    Apr 8, 2012 8:29 PM   in reply to Pat Willener
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    Hi Pat...I have Windows 7-64 bit & IE V9.  I've checked the box, but it still appears & appears & appears.... ;-)

     
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    3. Pat Willener,
    Apr 8, 2012 8:41 PM   in reply to ShopDiva965
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    I have done a bit googling, and I have found some cases where IE Security setting (Tools | Internet Options | Security) Enable protected mode off removed these pop-ups. Can you try that?

     
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    4. ShopDiva965,
    Apr 8, 2012 8:55 PM   in reply to Pat Willener
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    Pat, I forgot to thank you for replying to my post...and really fast!!!   Okay, so I did turn the enable protected mode off and it does seem to have stopped the problem, but I got a warning that doing so puts my computer at risk.  I confess I'm not a "techy" so I always worry when the computer warns me about stuff unless I know it's okay.  Do you know what type of risk I'd be at by leaving it turned off?

     
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    5. Pat Willener,
    Apr 8, 2012 10:03 PM   in reply to ShopDiva965
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    You're welcome!

     

    The best way to stay safe is really responsible browsing, rather than having all possible safety measures on.  Not visiting dubious websites, not clicking on links in emails from unknown sources, etc.

     

    Also, if you have a good antivirus/antimalware system installed, not much can happen actually.  I think you are not in any danger with that setting disabled.

     
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    6. ShopDiva965,
    Apr 8, 2012 11:02 PM   in reply to Pat Willener
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    That makes me feel better.     I do have plenty of antivirus, firewall, etc protection and they seem to do a great job keeping me safe.  I'm usually pretty careful about where I visit also.  Thanks again for the assist!  I marked your answer as correct on the fix and helpful on the info...not sure how the credit works, but wanted to make sure you got it.  Have a great week!

     
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