Ad Blocker Blocking Downloads

tim.lengert · 08-30-2011, 07:11 PM

I seem to be having an issue with the Ad Blocker blocking downloads such as Acronis, Visio trial, etc. Has anyone else had any issues like this?

Mathiau · 08-31-2011, 10:02 AM

check the logs?

jcoffin · 08-31-2011, 11:37 AM

I can imagine that is possible. I've come across sites that won't render unless the ad appears. They probably have javascript waiting for an ad event before triggering the download.

tim.lengert · 09-01-2011, 07:39 AM

Well here is the thing, the Acronis download issue is their installer application that checks for updates. It detects there is, prompts you to allow it to download at which point it seems to download but goes into a vicious circle. The other known issue is Microsoft's site and downloading, for example, the Visio trial. Acronis doesn't go anywhere near a browser, and Microsoft is. The Microsoft issue seems to be resolved by unblocking admt.com.

jcoehoorn · 09-01-2011, 08:47 AM

I eventually had to remove Ad Blocker where we are... it just caused too many problems.

08-30-2011, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
tim.lengert Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 8	Ad Blocker Blocking Downloads I seem to be having an issue with the Ad Blocker blocking downloads such as Acronis, Visio trial, etc. Has anyone else had any issues like this?

08-31-2011, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mathiau Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Costa Frickn' Rica Posts: 1,467	check the logs? __________________ Def1:Started:UT 7.1 x64 -- Current :UT 9.1 x64\| Gigabyte GM-G31 mATX \| Intel Q8200 \| 8G DDR2 800 \| 80G WD \| 4x Intel Pro 1000 GT NIC's \| Corsair 550W PSU \| Norco RPC-250 2U Case \| 50mb/50mb \| 10 users

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jcoffin Untangler Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunnyvale, CA URLs submitted: 1 Posts: 1,780	I can imagine that is possible. I've come across sites that won't render unless the ad appears. They probably have javascript waiting for an ad event before triggering the download. __________________ Attention: Support and help on the Untangle Forums is provided by volunteers and community members like yourself. If you need Untangle support please call or email support@untangle.com

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09-01-2011, 07:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
tim.lengert Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 8	Well here is the thing, the Acronis download issue is their installer application that checks for updates. It detects there is, prompts you to allow it to download at which point it seems to download but goes into a vicious circle. The other known issue is Microsoft's site and downloading, for example, the Visio trial. Acronis doesn't go anywhere near a browser, and Microsoft is. The Microsoft issue seems to be resolved by unblocking admt.com.