Post by: jcarter on November 02, 2006, 06:59:38 AM
When I hit DENY the do not go away.
As you can see, they have even infiltrated into you-tubes site.
I dont want them stored on my computer, and why would they want to do so?
Could these contain a virus or something that could do harm?
Jane
Post by: kbeartx on November 02, 2006, 10:50:47 AM
Jane,
Currently there are NO VIRUSES that affect OS-X, so no worries!
Post by: jcarter on November 02, 2006, 11:03:13 AM
Jane
Post by: jepinto on November 02, 2006, 11:14:45 AM
It is alerting you that the movie uses Flash and some of the content wants to be transfered to your hard drive while it loads. Kinda like a Cache.
Post by: jcarter on November 02, 2006, 11:41:47 AM
But if its like a Cache, then it should be harmless. But would like to be able to "Deny", to make it go away.
I did put a question on the Adobe Flash forum to see if anyone knew what the purpose was. If I get something conclusive, I will post it here.
I think your explanation is it, a Cache, perhaps to make the movie play smoother.
Thanks,
Jane
Post by: jcarter on November 02, 2006, 06:48:13 PM
Ive used Firefox and never seen it there.
Odd that Adobe Flash people have are not familiar with this, nor have seen it?
Hey, Tacit, you are the expert on this web stuff, when you return home, please let us know if you think this is anything important. Hopefully it is not.
Jane
Post by: MamaMoose on November 02, 2006, 07:27:13 PM
I do noit know what is your preferred browser but FireFox has anti-pop up! In FF 2.0. Go to Preferences>Content and check the box that says "Block Pop Up Windows". Voila! I think that was also available in FF 1.5. That may be why you don't get poip ups when you are in FF.
MamaMoose
Post by: jcarter on November 02, 2006, 07:52:34 PM
So this 'thing' is something else, will be interesting to really see what it is!
Perhaps its a bacteria, not a virus, and I might be able to wash my Mac with kitchen soap, how about some platensimycin, eh?
It might be something that got left here by a Halloween dragon that ooooozed from monster sized pumpkin innards!
Jane
Post by: Parker on November 02, 2006, 08:24:23 PM
i was just looking for a script to embed in my webpage
to bypass any popup blocker
and pop up anyway
(it's a school webpage... so i think this type of popup is an exception to the rule of blocked popups)
Post by: whisper on November 02, 2006, 08:37:50 PM
Post by: Xairbusdriver on November 02, 2006, 08:40:31 PM
Post by: Parker on November 03, 2006, 10:40:16 AM
Post by: D76 on November 03, 2006, 05:48:59 AM
QUOTE(gailwin @ Nov 2 2006, 09:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
coincidentally,
i was just looking for a script to embed in my webpage
to bypass any popup blocker
and pop up anyway
i was just looking for a script to embed in my webpage
to bypass any popup blocker
and pop up anyway
Post by: jcarter on November 03, 2006, 07:48:00 AM
Thanks, I wont worry about it then.
Jane
Post by: pendragon on November 03, 2006, 08:12:09 AM
FWIW:
When using Safari (most always), I use PithHelmet to block image, javascript, Flash ads, and GIF animations. Shareware, US$ 10.00.
I think it's a great app (well, technically it's just a plugin) and have never had a problem with it. In general, I find it does a much better job at doing its thang than do the FireFox counterparts.
Post by: jcarter on November 03, 2006, 08:36:23 AM
But perhaps just by shutting the page off when the 'thing' appears and opening it with Firefox, or just opening it on my other(Tiger) Mac, seems to work. Not seen it again.
Jane
Post by: Mayo on November 03, 2006, 04:18:32 PM
Post by: jcarter on November 03, 2006, 04:47:24 PM
Now I know, thanx to you all, and I will use Flash(classmates have Flash sites to show off their work), and not worry about this.
Ive never seen it on my G5 however.
So I may switch my classwork over to the G5. Ive just been using it for my pictures and Photoshop. But you know how these Macs are, they will do anything and everything.
Jane
Post by: Dreambird on November 03, 2006, 07:07:22 PM
http://www.macromedia.com/support/document..._manager02.html
I've set it up not to allow any storage on my disk but to allow it to ask so I occasionally get those popups... I just hit deny a couple of times and it goes away. You can set it to "never ask again" too which should get rid of them... I'm just waiting to see it some site I use needs storage to work properly. So far, not so I think I'll be doing that myself. You can set it to allow certain sites if needed.
Post by: jcarter on November 03, 2006, 07:35:55 PM
Just wondered why on my G4 that "Deny" didnt work. Nor "Never ask again"
On G5, no problem. So I just kill the page on G4, and view it on the G5 Mac.
Thank you,
Jane
Post by: Dreambird on November 03, 2006, 08:08:01 PM
What version of Flash are you using? Maybe the newest version works better:
version 9
I'm still on v8 myself... I'll try setting it to "never ask again" and see what happens...
Post by: jepinto on November 03, 2006, 08:12:10 PM
QUOTE
What are local shared objects & third-party local shared objects?
A local shared object, sometimes referred to as a "Flash cookie," is a small data file that can be created on your computer by the websites that you visit. Shared objects are most often used to enhance your web-browsing experience, for example, by allowing you to personalize the look and feel of a website that you frequently visit. Shared objects, by themselves, can't do anything to or with the data on your computer. More important, shared objects can never access or remember your e-mail address or other personal information─unless you willingly provide such information.
A third-party local shared object, sometimes referred to as a "third-party Flash cookie," is a shared object created by third-party content, or content that is not actually located on the site you are currently viewing. Third-party local shared objects may be important for privacy discussions because they can be used to track your preferences or your website usage across different websites that you visit.
Disabling local shared objects from third-party content
The Settings Manager lets you manage many settings related to your Flash Player, including the option to allow or disallow third-party shared objects on your computer. Follow the steps below to disallow local shared objects from third-party content.
1. Go to the Global Storage Settings panel of the Settings Manager (Figure 1.) Click the tabs at the top of the Settings Manager to select the second panel if you do not see the Global Storage Settings.
2. Deselect the checkbox labeled Allow Third-Party Flash Content to Store Information On Your Computer. (Figure 1)
3. Close the Settings Manager. Flash Player remembers the new setting, and you can continue viewing websites. With the third-party storage setting disabled, Flash Player checks if the content you are viewing is from a third-party and prevents it from creating local shared objects.
Why is the checkbox unavailable on my browser?
* You may not be using the latest Flash Player version. The third-party storage setting was introduced in Flash Player 8 and is not available in earlier versions of the Player. Click here to get Flash Player 8 now to take advantage of the latest security and privacy features.
* You may be using an older web browser. Flash Player depends on the web browser to tell it where the content is coming from. Flash Player uses this information to determine if the content is coming from a third party. Because this information is not available, Flash Player cannot disable third-party shared objects. We recommend you use the latest version of your browser that is available.
A local shared object, sometimes referred to as a "Flash cookie," is a small data file that can be created on your computer by the websites that you visit. Shared objects are most often used to enhance your web-browsing experience, for example, by allowing you to personalize the look and feel of a website that you frequently visit. Shared objects, by themselves, can't do anything to or with the data on your computer. More important, shared objects can never access or remember your e-mail address or other personal information─unless you willingly provide such information.
A third-party local shared object, sometimes referred to as a "third-party Flash cookie," is a shared object created by third-party content, or content that is not actually located on the site you are currently viewing. Third-party local shared objects may be important for privacy discussions because they can be used to track your preferences or your website usage across different websites that you visit.
Disabling local shared objects from third-party content
The Settings Manager lets you manage many settings related to your Flash Player, including the option to allow or disallow third-party shared objects on your computer. Follow the steps below to disallow local shared objects from third-party content.
1. Go to the Global Storage Settings panel of the Settings Manager (Figure 1.) Click the tabs at the top of the Settings Manager to select the second panel if you do not see the Global Storage Settings.
2. Deselect the checkbox labeled Allow Third-Party Flash Content to Store Information On Your Computer. (Figure 1)
3. Close the Settings Manager. Flash Player remembers the new setting, and you can continue viewing websites. With the third-party storage setting disabled, Flash Player checks if the content you are viewing is from a third-party and prevents it from creating local shared objects.
Why is the checkbox unavailable on my browser?
* You may not be using the latest Flash Player version. The third-party storage setting was introduced in Flash Player 8 and is not available in earlier versions of the Player. Click here to get Flash Player 8 now to take advantage of the latest security and privacy features.
* You may be using an older web browser. Flash Player depends on the web browser to tell it where the content is coming from. Flash Player uses this information to determine if the content is coming from a third party. Because this information is not available, Flash Player cannot disable third-party shared objects. We recommend you use the latest version of your browser that is available.
Post by: Dreambird on November 03, 2006, 08:25:48 PM
Also read what Jennie has outlined above... it should work...
Post by: D76 on November 03, 2006, 09:06:38 PM
tell application "finder"
if folder "#SharedObjects" of folder "Flash Player" of folder "Macromedia" of folder "Preferences" of folder "Library" of folder "Your Name" of folder "Users" of startup disk exists then
delete folder "#SharedObjects" of folder "Flash Player" of folder "Macromedia" of folder "Preferences" of folder "Library" of folder "Your Name" of folder "Users" of startup disk
end if
end tell
If you want the trash emptied each time you run it, add "empty trash" — without the quotes — immediately under "end if."
I have an aversion to cookies, and this is part of an AppleScript that also trashes the cookies.txt file every time I quit a browser.
Post by: jcarter on November 04, 2006, 08:35:27 AM
The little folders have a # in front of the site name. And when I open the folders they all say "settings.sol". That's as far as Ive looked. Some I don't recognize, but I have not trashed any of them.
Looks like Ive v. 7 on this(Panther) Mac and v. 9.0.16.0 on the G5.
I guess I will just leave it alone, as no matter what site I go to, Ive not seen it again. And wouldn't want to mess it up, as I can shop or view our bank stuff and listen to Pandora without any problem on both Macs. It was just youtube that this happened with, and just once.
Thanks for all this info, it sure is interesting,
Jane