HELP HELP!! <br />
I read awhile back that MS was going to incorporate into IE the ability to put links on anyone's website that would link to paid sponsors from key words (in the text, not tags) on a page. I'm assuming similar to NBC's "quick click" where you can click on "any word" to go to more information about that.<br />
The issue I'm having is a Realtor client has the words "buying a home" on her site and because she's got something installed on her computer (similar to "quick click" I am assuming) it automatically has a yellow underline under that phrase that links to a mortgage company. This is VERY bad for her business because if any of her visitors also have this software/plug-in on their computer they may think she endorses that company (which she does not).<br />
Does anyone know if there is code or js you can incorporate into the HTML that will turn off that option in the visitor's browser? Something like putting target="_top" for making the page breakout of someone's frames (or whatever that code is).<br />
PLEASE let me know if you know something!<br />
TIA,<br />
Shelly.<!--content-->I dont think that there is any html code for removing these underlined links.<!--content-->Microsoft were going to put that feature into XP but removed it after much public outcry. Maybe your client has a pre-release Beta version of XP. That's about the only thing I can think of (and I doubt very much if another software company would have the guts to produce a similar product after seeing all the trouble Microsoft got into).<!--content-->A old version of Google search bar for browsers had that feature.<!--content-->Read about it here:<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.associateprograms.com/search/newsletter173.shtml">http://www.associateprograms.com/search ... r173.shtml</a><!-- m --><!--content-->I visited a site w/ a warning of the "yellow links" so I asked him for more info - he directed me to the site below for more info. this guy will give you code that you can put on your site that will detect if the browser's puter contains the "virus". also has info on how ppl might have installed this "virus" and shocked me that <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.Download">www.Download</a><!-- w --> <!--more-->.com promotes the darn thing! guess i won't be Download <!--more-->ing anything from them anymore!<br />
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<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://scumware.com/disinfect.html">http://scumware.com/disinfect.html</a><!-- m --> - the code to use to warn visitors if they have the stuff installed on their puters<br />
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<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://scumware.com/wm5.html">http://scumware.com/wm5.html</a><!-- m --> - more info on scumware disinfection stuff<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://scumware.com/wm1.html">http://scumware.com/wm1.html</a><!-- m --> - history of the scumware<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://jimworld.com/">http://jimworld.com/</a><!-- m --> - the above code in action<br />
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Hope this helps everyone! I am curious to know what everyone things of using these tools - do we really need them? I've only had one customer complain that she had it on her puter.<!--content-->Originally posted by shellyblake <br />
I shocked me that <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.Download">www.Download</a><!-- w --> <!--more-->.com promotes the darn thing! guess i won't be Download <!--more-->ing anything from them anymore!<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://scumware.com/disinfect.html">http://scumware.com/disinfect.html</a><!-- m --> - the code to use to warn visitors if they have the stuff installed on their puters<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Dowload.com do not promote scumware.May be one of the software thats for Download <!--more--> in their website has one of those.<!--content-->Well, I shouldn't always believe what I read...but here's the original comment I read about Download <!--more-->.com...<br />
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Respected Download <!--more--> web sites such as C/NET's Download <!--more-->.com are actively helping this virus to spread on an unsuspecting world. I wonder why they would distribute something that would place links to competitor sites on their own web pages? After repeated attempts to enlist their help in stopping the spread of this virus, C/NET continues to defend their position of aiding the spread of this unethical program. Must really need the banner impressions. <br />
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this can be found here: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://scumware.com/wm1.html">http://scumware.com/wm1.html</a><!-- m --><br />
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I do stand corrected because the link the above site provided to prove their point shows Download <!--more-->.com no longer has this piece of software ("KaZaa Media Desktop") available. <br />
Correction - the link they had was wrong - a search for kazaa produced this:<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://Download">http://Download</a><!-- m --> <!--more-->.cnet.com/Download <!--more-->s/0-1896420-100-7142396.html?tag=st.dl.10001-103-1.lst-7-1.7142396<br />
and there is a disclaimer that I think infers the "feature" still exists - but hey, at least there is a disclaimer!<!--content-->ahhh now I remember.I think your client had Kazaa installed.Kazaa has a spyware called Toptext which underlines with a yellow line and makes a link.The topic came up during a discussion on file sharing programs.(<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.htmlforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=8864&highlight=kazaa">http://www.htmlforums.com/showthread.ph ... ight=kazaa</a><!-- m -->)<br />
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I wouldnt agree with the views of the website(scumware.com),Cnet cannot be held responsible for helping the virus spread thorugh the software.<!--content-->
I read awhile back that MS was going to incorporate into IE the ability to put links on anyone's website that would link to paid sponsors from key words (in the text, not tags) on a page. I'm assuming similar to NBC's "quick click" where you can click on "any word" to go to more information about that.<br />
The issue I'm having is a Realtor client has the words "buying a home" on her site and because she's got something installed on her computer (similar to "quick click" I am assuming) it automatically has a yellow underline under that phrase that links to a mortgage company. This is VERY bad for her business because if any of her visitors also have this software/plug-in on their computer they may think she endorses that company (which she does not).<br />
Does anyone know if there is code or js you can incorporate into the HTML that will turn off that option in the visitor's browser? Something like putting target="_top" for making the page breakout of someone's frames (or whatever that code is).<br />
PLEASE let me know if you know something!<br />
TIA,<br />
Shelly.<!--content-->I dont think that there is any html code for removing these underlined links.<!--content-->Microsoft were going to put that feature into XP but removed it after much public outcry. Maybe your client has a pre-release Beta version of XP. That's about the only thing I can think of (and I doubt very much if another software company would have the guts to produce a similar product after seeing all the trouble Microsoft got into).<!--content-->A old version of Google search bar for browsers had that feature.<!--content-->Read about it here:<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.associateprograms.com/search/newsletter173.shtml">http://www.associateprograms.com/search ... r173.shtml</a><!-- m --><!--content-->I visited a site w/ a warning of the "yellow links" so I asked him for more info - he directed me to the site below for more info. this guy will give you code that you can put on your site that will detect if the browser's puter contains the "virus". also has info on how ppl might have installed this "virus" and shocked me that <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.Download">www.Download</a><!-- w --> <!--more-->.com promotes the darn thing! guess i won't be Download <!--more-->ing anything from them anymore!<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://scumware.com/disinfect.html">http://scumware.com/disinfect.html</a><!-- m --> - the code to use to warn visitors if they have the stuff installed on their puters<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://scumware.com/wm5.html">http://scumware.com/wm5.html</a><!-- m --> - more info on scumware disinfection stuff<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://scumware.com/wm1.html">http://scumware.com/wm1.html</a><!-- m --> - history of the scumware<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://jimworld.com/">http://jimworld.com/</a><!-- m --> - the above code in action<br />
<br />
Hope this helps everyone! I am curious to know what everyone things of using these tools - do we really need them? I've only had one customer complain that she had it on her puter.<!--content-->Originally posted by shellyblake <br />
I shocked me that <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.Download">www.Download</a><!-- w --> <!--more-->.com promotes the darn thing! guess i won't be Download <!--more-->ing anything from them anymore!<br />
<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://scumware.com/disinfect.html">http://scumware.com/disinfect.html</a><!-- m --> - the code to use to warn visitors if they have the stuff installed on their puters<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Dowload.com do not promote scumware.May be one of the software thats for Download <!--more--> in their website has one of those.<!--content-->Well, I shouldn't always believe what I read...but here's the original comment I read about Download <!--more-->.com...<br />
<br />
<br />
Respected Download <!--more--> web sites such as C/NET's Download <!--more-->.com are actively helping this virus to spread on an unsuspecting world. I wonder why they would distribute something that would place links to competitor sites on their own web pages? After repeated attempts to enlist their help in stopping the spread of this virus, C/NET continues to defend their position of aiding the spread of this unethical program. Must really need the banner impressions. <br />
<br />
this can be found here: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://scumware.com/wm1.html">http://scumware.com/wm1.html</a><!-- m --><br />
<br />
I do stand corrected because the link the above site provided to prove their point shows Download <!--more-->.com no longer has this piece of software ("KaZaa Media Desktop") available. <br />
Correction - the link they had was wrong - a search for kazaa produced this:<br />
<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://Download">http://Download</a><!-- m --> <!--more-->.cnet.com/Download <!--more-->s/0-1896420-100-7142396.html?tag=st.dl.10001-103-1.lst-7-1.7142396<br />
and there is a disclaimer that I think infers the "feature" still exists - but hey, at least there is a disclaimer!<!--content-->ahhh now I remember.I think your client had Kazaa installed.Kazaa has a spyware called Toptext which underlines with a yellow line and makes a link.The topic came up during a discussion on file sharing programs.(<!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.htmlforums.com/showthread.php?threadid=8864&highlight=kazaa">http://www.htmlforums.com/showthread.ph ... ight=kazaa</a><!-- m -->)<br />
<br />
I wouldnt agree with the views of the website(scumware.com),Cnet cannot be held responsible for helping the virus spread thorugh the software.<!--content-->