Will it not disappear after "Refreshing" the Page (via F5)?

Del, I hope someone can help you with your problem as we'd miss your helpful and knowledgeable advice, don't abandon us...Donna

Download and install Mozilla Firefox as your internet browser: Firefox

Once Firefox is installed, start Firefox and install the add-on Adblock Plus: Adblock Plus

Both of the above are freeware (free software). You will never see ads nor popups again.

Carol in Jacksonville

This post was edited by love_the_yard on Thu, Jan 24, 13 at 17:31

I agree with Carol. Gardenweb is one of the reasons why I was forced to get Firefox and Adblock years ago. I never looked back. The ads were so intrusive and I got sick of trojans somehow slipping in through them. If the site won't control what ads are being displayed - and HOW they're being displayed, such as blocking content or slipping stuff into my computer - then I'll just block their ads to protect myself.

If you already have Firefox, on the top menu, click Help and About Firefox to make sure you have the current version (18.0.1).

Carol in Jacksonville

I use several browsers,depending on the application.Opera is my most used. It is blocking all ads,but this persistent ad box is beating everything. I can not see its test or graphics,but the box remains and moves to block the text of posts.Sometimes refresh drops it,sometimes not.It doesn't happen every time,but frequently.I use comodo,which has a very good firewall,blocking incoming and outgoing traffic I don't authorize.I build and repair computers,using windows and linux OSes.I used a Mac for years with music creating and recording programs.It isn't really hurting my computer,but I refused to be annoyed unnecessarily.Life is too short to be involved in something which has become less a joy and more a hassle.

Hi Del,

I use Firefox exclusively with Adblock and Ghostery add-ons. My Adblock filter subscription is EasyList. In Ghostery, I have all 3pes and cookies blocked. In Firefox Options, I have pop-up windows blocked.

With those settings, I see no ads, no drop-downs, no pop-ups, no floating windows, no green hyperlinks and nothing blocks my view ever of any part of the window. NOTHING. NEVER. As you say, it is a joy to surf this site. Since you are computer savvy, and since all of the software is installed already, why don't you give it a try and see how it goes?

Carol in Jacksonville

I agree with Carol. Firefox, Adblock and ghostery. I am SO SICK of ads I can't even put it into words any more.