OddHominem Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I'm using Maxthon v4.9.5.1 because it's the last version of this browser that does everything I need it to do and performs to my satisfaction. Or at least it did until a banner ad was somehow remotely installed on my New Tab screen. Since then, Maxthon crashes randomly when I open or close tabs. Please advise on how to get rid of this banner ad or otherwise restore my full browser functionality. Aside from that, I don't want any future changes to be made to my current Maxthon installation without my say-so. Please tell me how to configure version 4.9.5.1 in a way that it asks for permission before it installs anything and/or how to opt out of ads. This browser wasn't adware when I installed it and I'd like to keep it that way. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chim Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 A while ago, out of the blue I got this ad right below the bookmarks bar as you can see by the image I have attached. Normally the only thing I'll see at that spot on some rare occasions is a message from Maxthon that my browser is old and that thus my loading is slow so I should upgrade. But, I normally just close that and don't see it again for a long time after that. But, I had never seen a flat out AD in that spot. IS that ad generated by Maxthon or is that some adware? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chim Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I use Maxthon Cloud 4.9.4.2000 and Windows XP Pro SP3. Anyway, I already tried clearing out all the Maxthon browser browsing data while checking all the boxes for the different categories of stuff to clear out. I performed a thorough cleaning of files, registry entries and stuff with CCleaner, Glary Utilities and Wise Care 365. I scanned with Malwarebytes' AdwCleaner and JRT. All of that and the ad is still there. So, it's either going to be Maxthon-related or it's time to go to the avast forums to get some help removing that ad. I wouldn't think that AdBlock Plus would normally allow that ad to be on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfmann Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 That's why there's a new UI... future use, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chim Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 I'm not getting your point. I'm aware that there is MX5. My question, my wondering is if that ad is being generated by Maxthon and is therefore harmless and I can just safely click on that up arrow on the upper right of the ad and maybe close it. Or are you suggesting that Maxthon is pulling an Apple (Slowing down older phones purposely) and trying to pester me into upgrading to MX5? Otherwise, Maxthon 4.9.4.2000 or MX5 ... I would think there shouldn't be an ad like that on the GUI purposely generated by or allowed by Maxthon. One thing is to periodically inform me that my browser is old (which I of course know) ... but, another would be to start using undesired ADs as the strategy to get me to upgrade ... IF that's what were to be happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chim Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Hmmm ... I just tried something. I tried my Opera browser. No annoying ad displays anywhere with it. So, while I could still be wrong, it appears to point the finger at Maxthon as putting up the non-Maxthon-related ad. That would be pretty low if that was what was going on. Well, just waiting for an official word from someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemodan Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 For the curiosity launched his Maxthon 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max - Admin Bot - Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 The topic has been moved from Welcome! > Maxthon Newcomer to Product Support > Maxthon Support & Discussion. I'm your friendly bot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7twenty Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Chim said: IS that ad generated by Maxthon Yes. It's about this. Hide it with the up arrow and don't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chim Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Whew! Good to see that my computer hadn't been infected by adware. I clicked on that up arrow, but it didn't close completely. It left what appears to be something like a coin on a string as in the attached pic. I'm guessing that's as closed as it's going to get. I guess clicking on that coin will bring the ad back up. Anyway, I feel much better now. I'll now fuhgedaboutit. Thanks for clearing things up, 7twenty ... Chemodan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugSir006 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hello May I know which banner ad that you mentioned? From Maxthon or website? MX4 exist crashed and not stable when comparing with MX5. MX5 optimized its performance and enhanced stability. And today our team will concentrate on update/maintenance Maxthon5. So here I suggest you install the newest version, if you unsatisfied with new version during the using process, you are welcomed to share your experience with us. And we would glad to help you solve the problem or listen to your voice. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7twenty Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 On 24/01/2018 at 0:16 AM, 10135635 said: Or at least it did until a banner ad was somehow remotely installed on my New Tab screen. Merged with thread started by Chim. See answer in post #9 7 hours ago, BugSir006 said: May I know which banner ad that you mentioned? See post #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llara Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 Maxthon 5. 1.6.1000 Same Add Sorry ... but I don't like it at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowLeopard Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Llara said: Maxthon 5. 1.6.1000 Same Add Sorry ... but I don't like it at all I had a similar ad on a pertable version (5.1.6.200 this afternoon. I clicked the "Close" X and it went away except for the pull-string. Then I quit and restarted with 5.1.6.1000 and it's gone ... no remainder. This is the second time it's happened. <<SL>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C33D33 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Slinging ads now thats final straw for me. trying out alternative browser and its like a breath of fresh air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17167647 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Please remove this unvanted add. PS - lives.one welcome to the pi-hole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C33D33 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Right just getting started on removing maxthon from all 8 pcs on my network new browser ive tried is a peach based on chrome i believe so has loads of goodies Shame as ive used maxthon since myie2 but its degraded over time constantly so its bye-bye and thanx for all the fish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retj7144737 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 All you need just a try to help get more much money for Maxthon team. If you install extension:http://extensiondl.maxthon.cn/skinpack/7557104/1516887202.mxaddon and register: https://lives.one/invite/register?code=fWcj8w you can use your favorite browser as always, buy now you will mine money to you and help to reach goal for maxthon team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animos Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 15 hours ago, Llara said: Maxthon 5. 1.6.1000 Same Add Sorry ... but I don't like it at all Add to Adblock in global section this filter rule: pc-newtab.maxthon.com###navigation And don't forget to remove exception rule in global and maxthon.com sections of Adblock: @@||maxthon.com^$document Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 2 hours ago, animos said: Add to Adblock in global section this filter rule: pc-newtab.maxthon.com###navigation And don't forget to remove exception rule in global and maxthon.com sections of Adblock: @@||maxthon.com^$document excellent - many thanks - can the search box be got rid of in a similar manner? Tony - Vivaldi 4 on Windows 10 64Bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7twenty Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Tony said: can the search box be got rid of in a similar manner? pc-newtab.maxthon.com##div.search-bar 6 hours ago, animos said: Add to Adblock in global section this filter rule: Staring us in the face all that time. Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 5 minutes ago, 7twenty said: pc-newtab.maxthon.com##div.search-bar excellent - thanks Tony - Vivaldi 4 on Windows 10 64Bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llara Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 7 hours ago, animos said: Add to Adblock in global section this filter rule: pc-newtab.maxthon.com###navigation And don't forget to remove exception rule in global and maxthon.com sections of Adblock: @@||maxthon.com^$document It worked !!!!!! Thanks so much animos!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animos Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Tony said: excellent - many thanks - can the search box be got rid of in a similar manner? yes) pc-newtab.maxthon.com##.search-bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C33D33 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Your content will need to be approved by a moderator dont see this shit on the new browsers forum cant tell you what it is cos they censor it typical of the way this browser is going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zork Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 5 hours ago, animos said: pc-newtab.maxthon.com##.search-bar Search bar is back. Shit happens. Devs hate their users... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasPunjabi Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 i added this " pc-newtab.maxthon.com##div.search-bar " but, still seeing the funky bar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalene Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 14 minutes ago, JasPunjabi said: i added this " pc-newtab.maxthon.com##div.search-bar " but, still seeing the funky bar! Close down MX and reopen the browser. It should have disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasPunjabi Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Well, i did close and cleaned the caches cookies etc. and restated the browser but, still no change. Bar is still there! By the way i like your uniform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalene Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 Did you put pc-newtab.maxthon.com##div.search-bar in the global rules and press apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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