http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/tags/proxy Giveaway of the Day Forums » Tag: proxy - Recent Posts en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:58:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5669#post-59478 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:15:14 +0000 Lee 59478@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>New release, ooops at me for forgetting to post it 3 days ago.</p> <p>It slipped my mind.</p> <p>However, get the new version now from: <a href="http://www.ie7pro.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ie7pro.com/</a></p> <p>It seems to work o.k. now on IE8. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59473 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:03:18 +0000 SimpleMinded 59473@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>When it comes to blocking ads, I haven't found anything more effective than a custom hosts file. Ad servers can simply map back to localhost, your local machine. I wouldn't recommend this method for everyone for several reasons however. The Hosts file is a hidden system file. It is not easily accessible for modification and many current security tools block access to it. It may also prove time consuming to find the IP address of an adserver and then enter it into the Hosts file. Fortunately there are tools out there to make all of this a simpler ordeal. To learn more about the Hosts file and how to use it to block ads and other internet annoyances check out the excellent MVPs article where you can also download a regularly updated hosts file to get you started. </p> <p><a href="http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm</a></p> <p>The MVPs hosts file is loaded with hundreds of the most common ad servers and malicious sites. To further simplify the process there are several Hosts file editors available. My favorite being HostsXpert, a portable applcation which allows you to easily manage the contents of the hosts file. With HostsXpert you can add and delete entries, backup your hosts file and restore it when needed as well as download and install the latest MVPs hosts file. HostsXpert is free and highly recommended. </p> <p>HostsXpert can be found at <a href="http://www.funkytoad.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.funkytoad.com/</a>.</p> <p>NOTES: </p> <p>The MVPS Hosts file is a precompiled list, it may contain adresses that you would rather not have blocked. It may also inhibit the functionality of some websites that rely on referal and pay-per-click servers. To get around this problem use HostsXpert to back up your custom Hosts file next retore the Windows Hosts file. Do what you need to do with the website and then restore the backup of your custom Hosts file.</p> <p>The Hosts file does not prevent pop-ups. You will likely get a blank pop-up but the occurence is still annoying, you still require a good pop-up blocker to handle this issue.</p> <p>If your browser's default Page Not Found/Localhost page comes up on a link that should otherwise be valid the link is likely powered by a refferal service which is blocked by the MVPs Hosts file. Follow the instructions for restoring your Windows Hosts file and try again.</p> <p>Google Adsense and Adwords are blocked, so links that rely on them will not work, particularly Sponsered Links via the Google search results. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59312 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:52:15 +0000 Lee 59312@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Admuncher has issues with 3M sticky notes.</p> <p>If using internet explorer 8 I must add. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59310 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:32:26 +0000 hotdoge3 59310@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>no pop ups get firefox &#38; AdBlock Plus for Firefox take out 95% or better, on dial-up Privoxy, may slow me down but thank's for the info may need one day. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59307 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:55:22 +0000 BuBBy 59307@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Using AdMuncher I go into the settings and should I want to exclude one or more programs from being filtered - I select which program (from a list of currently running or recent programs) and that program won't be filtered any more (until I change my mind).</p> <p>I've not come across anything that it breaks yet (even the GOTD Activation checks) - but it's nice to know I can turn it off for one site or program or port - and leave it running for everything else if needed. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59279 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:31:46 +0000 Lee 59279@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Well if you use Windows Live Mail then the proxy inteferes with your mail.</p> <p>Even at hotmail oin-line it also causes problems.</p> <p>Well thanks, but no thanks! </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59257 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:50:24 +0000 Whiterabbit-uk 59257@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Thanks BuBBy, another to vheck out when I have the time. :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59251 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:52:55 +0000 BuBBy 59251@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>If it seems a lot of stuffing around and lots of programs to piecemeal block ads - there is one program that that does all the "complicated" stuff for you. AdMuncher is the closest thing I have seen to install and forget.</p> <p>The AdMuncher people update the lists to catch new ads or new tricks to display ads about once a day - so you don't need to worry about it at all. I've been using it for several years and I've got nothing but praise for it.</p> <p>It's a shareware program - but there is a free trial (30 days or something similar) on their site - <a href="http://admuncher.com/" rel="nofollow">http://admuncher.com/</a></p> <p>For Windows 7 users there is a beta version you can download from <a href="http://www.admuncher.com/beta.pl" rel="nofollow">http://www.admuncher.com/beta.pl</a> </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59249 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:54:29 +0000 Whiterabbit-uk 59249@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Thanks GMMan, will try this program. Despite having what I thought was a decen security suite installed I still get pop ups occasionally. :) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59246 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:18:27 +0000 midori 59246@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Hey, thanks, GMMan... I use Firefox, and will download Privoxy and AdBlock right now. I do have some kind of pop-up blocker, but will install these and see if there's an improvement. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59242 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:28:16 +0000 GMMan, A+, Game Modder 59242@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Actually, the best combination is Privoxy, AdBlock Plus for Firefox, and Firefox itself. Privoxy provides general system blocking, Firefox is awesome, and AdBLock Plus gets rid of ads at its source. (That's what I'm using.) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59241 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:23:33 +0000 Lee 59241@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Thanks!</p> <p>Seems to work a little, not sure as I got also installed adblock for IE.</p> <p>I will investigate some more and report back. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/5636#post-59240 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:02:33 +0000 GMMan, A+, Game Modder 59240@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Here's an awesome piece of software that I have been using for many years. It's called Privoxy, and what it does is create a local proxy that filters through your HTTP requests and feed a "blocked" page to those which request ads. This is especially useful for some (legitimate) programs that download ads from the Internet while you use them, and to prevent a whole load of Flash ads from bogging your computer down. As a bonus feature, you can also see which pages are being requested by your system. However, I think this is present only in versions 3.0.6 and earlier.</p> <p>Home page: <a href="http://www.privoxy.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.privoxy.org/</a><br /> Download page (Windows): <a href="http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=11118&#38;package_id=23580" rel="nofollow">http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=11118&#38;package_id=23580</a></p> <p>To use, install the program, and set your browsers to use it.<br /> IE: Internet Properties -&gt; Connections -&gt; LAN settings -&gt; Tick Use a Proxy Server.... -&gt; Advanced -&gt; enter 127.0.0.1:8118 into only HTTP and HTTPS<br /> Firefox: Tools -&gt; Options -&gt; Advanced -&gt; Network -&gt; Settings -&gt; Manual -&gt; 127.0.01:8118 in HTTP and HTTPS; uncheck Use this proxy server for all protocols.</p> <p>Setting IE to use Privoxy is equivalent to setting all programs that use Windows' Internet settings to use Privoxy.<br /> Did I mention that this program is portable? </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10297 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:49:48 +0000 callrecall911 10297@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>@Jaddis We do not have that option here.We have only a LAN connection down here.</p> <p>@Archangel The problem is with the activation and not the download...We ARE able to download all kinds of files.</p> <p>@BuBBy No,firefox,IE,GTalk and almost all anti-viruses,anti-spyware are configured to use NTLMAPS.But since the GOTD program simply doesn't support changing proxy settings , we are stuck.Yeah,I agree with your "LAN admit" observations.Let's try talking to the admins though.</p> <p>It's great to see you guys giving such great support.We will continue visiting GOATD even if we do not get to activate.(Trial versions are for trying right ;)) </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10290 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:23:32 +0000 BuBBy 10290@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I must say I am suprised NTLMAPS doesn't work. </p> <p>That would've been my suggestion. Have you tested any other apps with NTLMAPS? (Just wondering if the problem is with NTLMAPS and it's setup, or specifically the GOTD Activation/Setup modules).</p> <p>I'd hate to announce or suggest anything the GOTD programmer(s) aren't in a position to implement - but the obvious solution would be to provide a support for proxy settings in the Activate &#38; Setup.exe.</p> <p><strong>An alternative solution might be "proxifier"</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.proxifier.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.proxifier.com/</a></p> <p>BTW - Putting my "LAN Admin" hat on, it is very unlikely your admins have any specific problems with people accessing GOTD. It is much more likely a side consequence of installing the proxy. It would've been easier to "ban" a single site or range of addresses if they didn't want you accessing a certain site. Much more likely the introduction of a proxy server is for monitoring usage levels between departments or users. It's normally the first step after being told of the need to "reduce costs", or ensure "service levels" to "important" users or departments. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10289 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:59:19 +0000 Archangel 10289@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Get someone thats not on there lan to download then upload the software to a file hosting site then you can download directly what you want or don't want.</p> <p>I don't understand why they would block this site unless they believe some software may have malware in it. Has there been a problem? Discuss it with whomever manages there network. It may be a simple misunderstanding. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10287 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:38:53 +0000 Jaddis 10287@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Well I am not sure this will work for you but my dad dials-in to get around the proxy server where he works. Since the proxy is only for the LAN dialing-in gets around this. So what I would do is download the Giveaway on your LAN (faster download) and then disconnect from the LAN and dial in and then activate the Giveaway. Not a great solution but it might work until a better solution is reached like being able to go through the proxy again. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10286 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:26:24 +0000 alexiussg 10286@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>well, i must enter in proxy address from school to activate GOTD software and also for my home too. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10285 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:24:33 +0000 callrecall911 10285@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>We don't know...Also I don't think GOATD's activation module uses LAN settings from IE.<br /> If it were so,we would have had no problem </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10284 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:20:07 +0000 alexiussg 10284@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>the admin restrict GOTD's address? </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10283 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:14:14 +0000 callrecall911 10283@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>@alexiussg We have already tried it,but it's not working...we have also tried ntlmaps to bypass authorozation,but to no avail... </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10281 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:10:21 +0000 callrecall911 10281@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Thanx a lot Lee, but i do not think it will be of much use.Our institute houses upto 5k students, so it wudn't be possible.<br /> Can you think of any other "less" dangerous way??<br /> Or on second thoughts which are the ways you know,though trouble-causing? </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10280 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:08:47 +0000 alexiussg 10280@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>for IE7, goto Tools -&gt; Internet Options -&gt; Connections tab -&gt; click LAN settings and check the "Use proxy server for your LAN". Then you enter the proxy, for example, in my school I would use "proxy.tp.edu.sg" with port 80. Better check what proxy address your school uses... </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10279 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:04:17 +0000 Lee 10279@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Speak with admin &#38; explain. If s/he ignores you then go see the College Boss.</p> <p>Can't offer you anything myself as it might get you into trouble with your institute. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1650#post-10278 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:45:31 +0000 callrecall911 10278@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>There are about 20-30 regular visitors to GOATD n GGOATD from our educational institute.Recently the administration has placed a proxy and since then we have been unable to register any of them...<br /> Can any of you ppl help us with this problem???We are daily tracking the Giveaways yet are unable to use them.We are becoming desperate day by day. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/759#post-4370 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:33:09 +0000 BuBBy 4370@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>As far as I know the activation will always be online due to the requirement to check for expiration of the giveaway.</p> <p>Maybe <a href="http://www.http-tunnel.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.http-tunnel.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.proxifier.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.proxifier.com/</a> might be useful? </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/759#post-4364 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:45:07 +0000 gnucco 4364@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I can't do it. The only way for me to access the internet is through this proxy.</p> <p>Some older "GOTD" had a separate .exe to perform the registration offline.<br /> Can you please release an offline registration program, or at least an online activation that works with proxies. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/759#post-4321 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 10:00:18 +0000 BuBBy 4321@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>Can you bypass or turn off the proxy for the purpose of the activation, then turn it back on once activated? </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/759#post-4318 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:53:11 +0000 gnucco 4318@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>The net product registration / activation does not work through http proxy.<br /> I'm behind a proxy with NTLMSSP authentication.</p> <p>Neither "phelix" neither some older programs requiring network activation work behind this kind of proxy. </p> http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/716#post-3969 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:45:03 +0000 BuBBy 3969@http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/ <p>I managed a "knowing smile" when reading this on the ie7pro website.</p> <blockquote><p>Despite the growing popularity of Firefox, there are many who still use Internet Explorer 7 everyday, either because they haven't heard of Firefox, they haven't mustered the courage to install it, they are too accustomed to using IE or due to necessity (many offices use Windows with NT authentication and IE is thus the defacto browser). Whatever the reason to run IE, they should still be able to remix the Web like the lucky Firefox users. Thus, IE7pro Script.</p> </blockquote> <p>So as a Firefox user, I now feel either smart, brave, flexible or a free rebel. IE7 users are now almost as lucky as Firefox users. IMO even partial Greasemonkey support is a huge step forward for IE7. Nice find, Lee. </p>