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When I'm using the aarp.org site, my CPU processor goes into overdrive and maxxes out its capacity. A lot of times my computer freezes and I have no choice but to close out via Task Manager and
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Forums » Technology » Privacy & Security » Do I Have To Stop Using aarp.org?
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Do I Have To Stop Using aarp.org?
posted at February 1, 2013 6:25 PM EST
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When I'm using the aarp.org site, my CPU processor goes into overdrive and maxxes out its capacity. A lot of times my computer freezes and I have no choice but to close out via Task Manager and then reboot. This does not seem to happen with any other sites. Is this because the aarp site is so busy, filled with ads, many of them animated? I can't continue having this happen. Is there any hope? |
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Re: Do I Have To Stop Using aarp.org?
posted at February 10, 2013 2:34 PM EST
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In Response to Do I Have To Stop Using aarp.org?: When I'm using the aarp.org site, my CPU processor goes into overdrive and maxxes out its capacity. A lot of times my computer freezes and I have no choice but to close out via Task Manager and then reboot. This does not seem to happen with any other sites. Is this because the aarp site is so busy, filled with ads, many of them animated? I can't continue having this happen. Is there any hope? Posted by carrie512ca I have been posting in the "Game" section about getting copious Adware/Tracking Cookies when I play games on the AARP site. Try using Firefox with Adblock Plus. It greatly reduces the garbage spam, etc. HOWEVER, some games will not play, unless you allow the Adware/Tracking Cookies. I played Trizzle one time, and got over 20 Adware/Tracking Cookies. I used my Superantispyware program to clean it up. You can get a free version online (I paid for mine, because I get extra stuff). Someone at AARP must be getting some extra funding to allow us members to be spammed like that! Shame, shame on them. |
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Re: Do I Have To Stop Using aarp.org?
posted at February 11, 2013 12:41 AM EST
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In Response to Do I Have To Stop Using aarp.org?: When I'm using the aarp.org site, my CPU processor goes into overdrive and maxxes out its capacity. A lot of times my computer freezes and I have no choice but to close out via Task Manager and then reboot. This does not seem to happen with any other sites. Is this because the aarp site is so busy, filled with ads, many of them animated? I can't continue having this happen. Is there any hope? Posted by carrie512ca Tell us more about your computer and the processor. Is it single, dual, quad or more cores. Speed, my desktop is 3.0 GHz, quad core, Intel i5. I also have six gigabytes of RAM. I have Windows 7 SP1 and use IE9. Below is what mine shows as being used at this time. Click on image to enlarge it.  What areas of AARP do you visit? |
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Re: Do I Have To Stop Using aarp.org?
posted at March 2, 2013 5:33 PM EST
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In Response to Do I Have To Stop Using aarp.org?: When I'm using the aarp.org site, my CPU processor goes into overdrive and maxxes out its capacity. A lot of times my computer freezes and I have no choice but to close out via Task Manager and then reboot. This does not seem to happen with any other sites. Is this because the aarp site is so busy, filled with ads, many of them animated? I can't continue having this happen. Is there any hope? Posted by carrie512ca Hello, I am sorry to hear you are having problems with the AARP.ORG website crashing your computer. I do not have your problems, so I will try to suggest some ideas you can try. Try emptying the memory cache that stores websites on your hard drive. It may have gotten too full to manage easily. You should find it in your web browser controls and settings and look for a button to click that will empty or clear this cache. Along this line of thought, see if you can live with more privacy settings in your web browser. For example, how about setting your browser to automatically delete its history of websites you visit and clearing out the memory cache when you decide to close the browser? This may avoid the problem of the memory cache and swap files getting bloated and full and too hard to manage. You may notice a faster response with your computer if you do this. Consider disabling cookies and allowing only those that you need, such as for AARP.ORG, email accounts, and for your online banking and investing. Your most precious websites that you visit often should be included in your cookie permissions. Consider allowing cookies for government websites and for your health and medical websites, and any websites that you have a login and password to enter. But this should not be a memory hog problem in the long run, whatever you decide. If you choose not to allow cookies, then you may avoid a lot of tracking. There is a risk that a commercial website may refuse to display content unless you first enable cookies for it. This is why it is important for your online banking and email websites to have cookies enabled. It helps to authenticate who you are and help you to navigate those sites. |
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Re: Do I Have To Stop Using aarp.org?
posted at April 28, 2013 4:44 PM EDT
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I see that a great number of people are complaining about your pop-ups. I will not renew my membership or use this site as long as you continue this nonsense. It is SO WRONG. I had to take my computer into the shop to have it checked out and it cost a good amount of money. STOP THE POP-UPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheryl Thompson
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Re: Do I Have To Stop Using aarp.org?
posted at April 29, 2013 12:49 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Do I Have To Stop Using aarp.org?: I see that a great number of people are complaining about your pop-ups. I will not renew my membership or use this site as long as you continue this nonsense. It is SO WRONG. I had to take my computer into the shop to have it checked out and it cost a good amount of money. STOP THE POP-UPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheryl Thompson Posted by cherylathompson If you had joined and used the Computer Questions and Tips group or Apple and Mac Users group someone could probable have helped you and you would not have had to take your computer to the shop. Pop-ups that are on AARP should not cause a problem. I get them and I have never had a problem. What kind of security do you have set up on your computer? |
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