Popup Ad Stopper Table of Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Item Number: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Getting Started Installing Popup Ad Stopper 1.1 About Popup Ad Stopper 1.2 Tips 1.3 2. The Configure Tab [Stop Popup Ads] 2.1 [Auto-Start on Boot-Up] 2.2 [Minimize to System Tray] 2.3 [Minimize on Start] 2.4 [Use Network Adapter] 2.5 3. The History Log Tab [History Log] 3.1 [Clear] 3.2 4. The Menu Items [File] 4.1 [Help] 4.2 [Register] 4.3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- End Table of Contents -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 1 - Getting Started -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1.1 - Installing 32bit Web Browser Go to http://www.electrasoft.com/pas.htm and download the newest version. During installation, it will ask you for your registration name and email address. Enter the name and email address you want Popup Ad Stopper to be registered to. This is the name and email address that you will be known to us at ElectraSoft as. You can change any of these items later if you wish. It will also ask you for a registration code. Don't worry if you do not have it yet, you can get it later. 1.2 - About Popup Ad Stopper Popup Ad Stopper is a simple, easy to use popup blocker. Popup Ad Stopper works with any web browser, not just one or a select few, like most popup blockers. Popup Ad Stopper actually filters web page content as it is coming in from the Internet, before it reaches your web browser. Popup Ad Stopper works with any web browser, not just one or a select few, like most popup blockers. This is possible because of the method used. Popup Ad Stopper actually filters web page content as it is coming in from the Internet, before it reaches any web browser you may be using. Though, it is nearly impossible to stop all popups, Popup Ad Stopper will block most of them. 1.3 - Tips Since Popup Ad Stopper actually filters incoming TCP/IP packets, it must be assigned what network adapter to filter for, if there is more than one adapter. By default, Popup Ad Stopper will be bound to the last adapter it finds. If it is not blocking popups, then you may need to change to the correct network adapter. To do this, go into the [Configure] tab and choose a different network adapter for the [Use Network Adapter] drop down list. If you do not know which one to select, just pick the next one down in consecutive order. Whenever a popup is blocked, Popup Ad Stopper will log the date, time, and popup method that was blocked, in the [History Log] tab dialog box. For more tips on the features, you can use the ToolTips by making sure that [Help], [Show ToolTips for Beginners] is checked. When this is checked, when you put your mouse pointer over an option, a text message will display information about that option. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 2 - The Configure Tab -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.1 - [Stop Popup Ads] When this is checked, Popup Ad Stopper will actively block popup windows. Popup Ad Stopper works with any web browser, not just one or a select few, like most popup blockers. This is possible because of the method used. Popup Ad Stopper actually filters web page content as it is coming in from the Internet, before it reaches any web browser you may be using. Though, it is nearly impossible to stop all popups, Popup Ad Stopper will block most of them. 2.2 - [Auto-Start on Boot-Up] When this is checked, Popup Ad Stopper will start automatically when Windows Starts. 2.3 - [Minimize to System Tray] When this is checked, Popup Ad Stopper will minimize to the system tray instead of the task bar. 2.4 - [Minimize on Start] When this is checked, Popup Ad Stopper will minimize when started. 2.5 - [Use Network Adapter] When this is checked, Popup Ad Stopper will Which network adapter to listen to, for filtering packets. This should be set to the connection you use for the Internet. Since Popup Ad Stopper actually filters incoming TCP/IP packets, it must be assigned what network adapter to filter for, if there is more than one adapter. By default, Popup Ad Stopper will be bound to the last adapter it finds. If it is not blocking popups, then you may need to change to the correct network adapter. To do this, go into the [Configure] tab and choose a different network adapter for the [Use Network Adapter] drop down list. If you do not know which one to select, just pick the next one down in consecutive order. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 3 - The History Log Tab -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.1 - [History Log] In this text area, there will be a log of what popups were blocked. A log entry consists of: Date, Time, and popup method that was blocked. The date is in the world standard format: YYYY/MM/DD. 3.2 - [Clear] Click this button to clear the contents of the History Log. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 4 - The Menu Items -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.1 - [File] [File], [Exit Popup Ad Stopper] - This will close Popup Ad Stopper. 4.2 - [Help] [Help], [Help] - This will bring up the Help file. [Help], [Show ToolTips for Beginners] If checked, Shows ToolTips for Beginners. When you do not need ToolTips any longer, un-check this by clicking on it. When ToolTips are active, place your mouse-cursor over a control, and a help pane will appear. [Help], [ReadMe] - This will bring up the ReadMe file. [Help], [Manual] - This will bring up the Manual. [Help], [Tech Support By >] - This will bring up several options for obtaining technical support or contact information. [Help], [About] - This will display teh About dialog box. [Help], [Register] - If you are not a registered user of Popup Ad Stopper, this will be at the bottom of the help menu. When selected, it will bring up a window for you to enter in your registration information. If you do not have your registration information yet, be sure your name is entered and click on [Apply]. You will then be shown several ways to register. Or, you can click on [Get Registration Code from ElectraSoft Later] to register later. 4.3 - [Register] - If you are not a registered user of Popup Ad Stopper, this will be next to the [Help] menu item. When selected, it will bring up a window for you to enter in your registration information. If you do not have your registration information yet, be sure your name is entered and click on [Apply]. You will then be shown several ways to register. Or, you can click on [Get Registration Code from ElectraSoft Later] to register later.