JYoung6180@aol.com wrote: > I've never heard of installing ask.com as a program but when I upgraded > JAVA the last time it INSISTED on installing the ask.com TOOLBAR. I unchecked > the box to install it but it went ahead and installed it ANYWAY. The > toolbar was easy to uninstall though...I just removed it from my browser add-ons > or plug-ins...I forget which it was. There seems to be an obsession with toolbars. If you installed every toolbar included with program downloads, you wouldn't have a screen left! <G> I had a program that wouldn't install unless another program was installed with it. I found it was possible to UNcheck the install button later in the process. -- Charani (UK) OPC for Walton, Ashcott, Shapwick, Greinton and Clutton, SOM http://wsom-opc.org.uk

At 04:17 PM 3/23/2013, you wrote: >If you want to know how secure you are, go to Steve Gibson's site >(www.grc.com) then select Probe My Ports. It's perfectly safe but you >may get a shock. Not mine, I passed everything with flying colors which is nice to know. pat

Shelby Vick wrote: > I've been trying to uninstall 'Ask.com' and am told it can't be > uninstalled because some Internet Explorer windows are open. This > is strange, as I do not have IE! I use Google Chrome. Any > suggestions? I don't use IE either. Sometimes programs will insist on installing unrequired programs. If you aren't seeing it on Chrome don't worry about it. There are a few things you can try. Open your computer in Safe Mode, then try to uninstall Ask.com which sounds like a toolbar you've installed with another program. If that doesn't work, try uninstalling the program that it installed with, then shut your computer down completely, go and have a cup of coffee (or tea or chocolate). When you 've finished it, reboot your computer and reinstall the program again but go to Advanced mode, NOT the "Recommended" alternative. That should give you the choice of what components you install. Uncheck any and all boxes for items you don't want, like toolbars, home pages and search engines. If that doesn't work either use a search engine to find a program that will uninstall the Ask.com toolbar. Remember to scan any and all programs with your anti virus and anti spyware programs before installing them. Once you've removed it, do a search to find all the left over bits. There could be dozens scattered in a variety of places. Manually remove them and use your firewall to block Ask.com from connecting to the net, if it gives you the option. -- Charani (UK) OPC for Walton, Ashcott, Shapwick, Greinton and Clutton, SOM http://wsom-opc.org.uk

I just found this help page for Firefox but similar action may work for other browsers as well: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/932814 Joan In a message dated 3/23/2013 3:57:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, JYoung6180@aol.com writes: I noticed that Java has that "Ask" box checked on upgrades,

Thanks, Joan.  I think I should upgrade to latest version of Java as well; Java automatically downloads and upgrades on this puter, but I choose whether or not to install/upgrade.  A lot of things require having Java.  Not sure about 'disabling the 'plug-in', as I'm not truely 'tech savvy', but I can usually find an answer on the I-net.  I've begun to email my writings as attachments to my other email accts. too.  That works as a pretty easy backup for me.  (Especially if a computer breaks, and I don't have an external HD.  And, without programs to 'run' downloaded/installed on a new computer, 9from my broken puter),  the path is broken to run anything from a USB jump, or external drive, or any disks anyway. (My PAF file for example on a USB Jump .zip which I'm working on re-downloading the software.  But misplaced the stupid USB jump and my new Legacy software. (I've been injured badly since Oct. '12, so things are a mess here.) I just can't lose my writings by updating and uninstalling the old Java version though.  My Norton does backup my files too though.  Will check to see if the 6 WORD docs I see as dependent on Java 6, are there in Norton.  Thanks again! I need to get back to work on my rootsweb pages.  I got so frustrated when I used their "WYSIWYG" editor and lost all of my work (hours of work), while trying to publish it.  I can't write in HTML  (had written a basic program in college, but that was so long ago).  Stupidly, I never got a "template" as Pat had suggested.  Always willing to learn though! Or, is that always forced to learn?! <laughs>  I'll be back for help! Kathie Buchanan ________________________________ From: "JYoung6180@aol.com" <JYoung6180@aol.com> To: kabespir@yahoo.com; shelvy20012000@yahoo.com; freepages-help@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 3:56 PM Subject: Re: [FreeHelp] links - 'Ask.com' I think you should upgrade JAVA to the most recent version but then make sure it is DISABLED in all of your browsers (under plug-ins). This will enable you to USE JAVA in any program on your computer (locally) which should be safe especially if you have the most recent updates. But it will protect you from any exploits via the Internet.   Joan PS: Yup...it added the stupid toolbar even after I unchecked the box BUT it was not difficult to delete it in Firefox which is where it intalled itself.     In a message dated 3/23/2013 3:07:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kabespir@yahoo.com writes: Maybe uninstall and reinstall Java?  I noticed that Java has that "Ask" box checked on upgrades,  But, I have a question too. Java wants me to upgrade from Java 6 to the newest version, and it will uninstall all previous versions of Java. In a search of my computer to see what programs relied on Java, I found that at least 6 of my WORD docs relied on Java (from when I was using the "professional trial version", unbeknownst to me? >>>Snipped KB >

I think you should upgrade JAVA to the most recent version but then make sure it is DISABLED in all of your browsers (under plug-ins). This will enable you to USE JAVA in any program on your computer (locally) which should be safe especially if you have the most recent updates. But it will protect you from any exploits via the Internet. Joan PS: Yup...it added the stupid toolbar even after I unchecked the box BUT it was not difficult to delete it in Firefox which is where it intalled itself. In a message dated 3/23/2013 3:07:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kabespir@yahoo.com writes: Maybe uninstall and reinstall Java? I noticed that Java has that "Ask" box checked on upgrades, But, I have a question too. Java wants me to upgrade from Java 6 to the newest version, and it will uninstall all previous versions of Java. In a search of my computer to see what programs relied on Java, I found that at least 6 of my WORD docs relied on Java (from when I was using the "professional trial version", unbeknownst to me?) I can't seem to find an answer to: if I upgrade to the new Java version (7.2, I think) and Java uninstalls Java 6. (whatever, I don't have time to look right now), will I lose the data that relies on the earlier version? It seems there are tons of vulnerabilities in the new Java version 7.(whatever), and people are trying to get back the old version, 6. (whatever). Even if one has other browsers, and never use Internet Explorer, they will still have IE on their computer, (unless it's a MAC, right?) I'm surprised that your unchecking the box on your download, (assuming it was a Java update/installation, if I recall correctly that it is Java), added the ASK toolbar. You can "Hide" the toolbar, if you can't uninstall it. But, you should be able to uninstall it. This link might help you with Ask and Chrome (with Java): http://www.zdnet.com/a-close-look-at-how-oracle-installs-deceptive-software- with-java-updates-7000010038/

My objection to Ask was the way it took over ALL Searches, leading me to an overabundance of advertising. Had to manually enter www.google.com, for instance, to do a Google search. Thanks to you folks, it is now gone. Also, my computer did remarkably well (totally passed) on the Test link that was listed. Thanx! ShelVy ________________________________ From: Charani <charani.b@gmail.com> To: freepages-help@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 3:17 PM Subject: Re: [FreeHelp] links - 'Ask.com' Ronald Mesnard wrote: > It is very likely that you have malware. I don't thin there is any malware.  Ask.com is actually a search engine.  It used to be known as Ask Jeeves.  Most programs now try to install a toolbar, change your home page to their product and a search engine of their choosing. ZoneAlarm does it. > I upgraded by firewall to Comodo free fire > wall. I have Comodo free firewall on one of my machines and it is getting the boot.  It allows no control over what programs it allows through. > I have seen several attempts of someone or something trying > to come through my firewall. These will be "pings" to see if you are still there.  There's nothing harmful about these in any way.  It's actually the firewall thats sending them. If you want to know how secure you are, go to Steve Gibson's site (www.grc.com) then select Probe My Ports.  It's perfectly safe but you may get a shock. >  I browse the internet now with Sandboxie. You're not using Comodo's own sandbox? -- Charani (UK) OPC for Walton,  Ashcott, Shapwick, Greinton and Clutton, SOM http://wsom-opc.org.uk ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I was curious on this and could not find the area for "Probe My Ports" or does one have to sign in first. Antoinette On Sat, Mar 23, 2013 at 1:48 PM, Pat Geary <pat@the-gearys.com> wrote: > At 04:17 PM 3/23/2013, you wrote: > >If you want to know how secure you are, go to Steve Gibson's site > >(www.grc.com) then select Probe My Ports. It's perfectly safe but you > >may get a shock. > > > Not mine, I passed everything with flying colors which is nice to know. > > pat > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Pat Geary wrote: > At 06:38 AM 3/23/2013, you wrote: >> Why is there links all over my conn family web page they are >> highlighted in red? > > ==================== > > Is this your site http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~connfamily/ > > The default color for links is: > > standard link: blue > visited link: purple > active link: red > > When I first land on the page, the links all show as blue which is > normal. Once I have clicked on the link to move to a different page > then return to the home page, the link then shows purple (normal). If > I click on the link it briefly shows red. > > I don't see anything (at least on the Home Page) that displays in red > in Firefox. Did not check other browsers. I use SeaMonkey. I found the same: start in blue, briefly shows red when clicked on but turquoise when a link's been visited. The difference with the visited link colour is because I've changed it. I wonder if the history has been cleared. Perhaps a refresh of the page might revert the links to blue again - unless they've been changed to be red. The only comments I'd make is the names and titles need initial capitals and paragraphs would be useful on longer sections of texts. It makes it easier to read. -- Charani (UK) OPC for Walton, Ashcott, Shapwick, Greinton and Clutton, SOM http://wsom-opc.org.uk

What program are you using to make this "Clone" or are you using a "Imaging" program? They are two different types of backups? Thanks, David C Abernathy Email disclaimers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message represents the official view of the voices in my head. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.SchmeckAbernathy.com == All outgoing and incoming mail is scanned by F-Prot Antivirus  == -----Original Message----- From: freepages-help-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:freepages-help-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Shelby Vick Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 12:27 PM To: freepages-help@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FreeHelp] links - 'Ask.com' My 'backup' consists of routinely cloning my entire C drive to F, an external hardrive. Couldn't I simply clone 'F' back to 'C'? Then I should have my entire Operating System restored, should I not? BUT - can I safely assume that the 'bot wasn't cloned as well??? ShelVy ________________________________ From: Ronald Mesnard <ron_mesnard@hotmail.com> To: freepages-help@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 2:06 PM Subject: [FreeHelp] links - 'Ask.com' > Subject: Re: [FreeHelp] links - 'Ask.com' > To: "freepages-help@rootsweb.com" <freepages-help@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: >     <1364052903.59376.YahooMailNeo@web140706.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I've been trying to uninstall 'Ask.com' and am told it can't be uninstalled because some Internet Explorer windows are open. This is strange, as I do not have IE! I use Google Chrome. Any suggestions? Sorry for the terrible news. It is very likely that you have malware.  Probably a bot-net.  It is unlikely that you will be able to find the infection because the scanners will see the malware as an add-on to your browser.  Browser infections usually go after passwords and credit card numbers.  If you use FTP apps like FileZilla some will also pass the login information found in the file that saved this information so you do not have to type it in each time you FTP, to the hacker.  The hacker can then infect your site and acquire more bot net computers.  I am not sure if freepages can get infected like that because of restrictions as to what can be on your page.  Here are some articles about the problem... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botnet http://news.dice.com/2012/12/14/is-anti-virus-passe/ http://www.informationweek.com/security/vulnerabilities/identity-theft-malwa re-surges-600/219400767 The only sure way to rid you computer of all malware is to start from scratch.  These bot-nets usually have methods to re-infect your computer if the bot net is removed.  If your computer is a PC then... The cheapest way to to do that is to go do system restore and revert to factory setting after backing up all your data.  Unfortunately, even if you had that option, the bot-net usually destroys this option.  Then the next cheapest is to buy a recovery disk for your computer.  This site http://www.restorediscsplanet.com has a wide selection.  These will need your Windows product key.  I would install the free app Belarc Advisor on your computer.  That will recover all your product keys from your registry.  Sometimes the product key attached to your computer is a bulk  product key and will not work unless you get the recovery disk from the manufacturer.  They may charge a lot more for a recovery disk.  When I checked, mine would be more than double.  I will note that this is only theory since my disk is in the mail so I have not had the chance to recover the infected computer yet.  I have recovered all the keys and license information and it all looks good. I am still going through this painfull process my self.  Once your computers are reset.  I upgraded by firewall to Comodo free fire wall.  I have seen several attempts of someone or something trying to come through my firewall. Apparently my old free firewall that is part of my Operating System wasn't good enough.  I upgraded my AV some.  Then I got free imaging software here.  https://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-drive-imaging-program.htm I browse the internet now with Sandboxie.  I find this very useful because it prevents initial attacks to the browser.  You can see an attack on your browser getting blocked because you get an error message.  I am now keeping very little other than applications on C:  If I see any problems                         ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I've never heard of installing ask.com as a program but when I upgraded JAVA the last time it INSISTED on installing the ask.com TOOLBAR. I unchecked the box to install it but it went ahead and installed it ANYWAY. The toolbar was easy to uninstall though...I just removed it from my browser add-ons or plug-ins...I forget which it was. Joan In a message dated 3/23/2013 12:26:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, charani.b@gmail.com writes: I don't use IE either. Sometimes programs will insist on installing unrequired programs. If you aren't seeing it on Chrome don't worry about it.

My 'backup' consists of routinely cloning my entire C drive to F, an external hardrive. Couldn't I simply clone 'F' back to 'C'? Then I should have my entire Operating System restored, should I not? BUT - can I safely assume that the 'bot wasn't cloned as well??? ShelVy ________________________________ From: Ronald Mesnard <ron_mesnard@hotmail.com> To: freepages-help@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 2:06 PM Subject: [FreeHelp] links - 'Ask.com' > Subject: Re: [FreeHelp] links - 'Ask.com' > To: "freepages-help@rootsweb.com" <freepages-help@rootsweb.com> > Message-ID: >     <1364052903.59376.YahooMailNeo@web140706.mail.bf1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I've been trying to uninstall 'Ask.com' and am told it can't be uninstalled because some Internet Explorer windows are open. This is strange, as I do not have IE! I use Google Chrome. Any suggestions? Sorry for the terrible news. It is very likely that you have malware.  Probably a bot-net.  It is unlikely that you will be able to find the infection because the scanners will see the malware as an add-on to your browser.  Browser infections usually go after passwords and credit card numbers.  If you use FTP apps like FileZilla some will also pass the login information found in the file that saved this information so you do not have to type it in each time you FTP, to the hacker.  The hacker can then infect your site and acquire more bot net computers.  I am not sure if freepages can get infected like that because of restrictions as to what can be on your page.  Here are some articles about the problem... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botnet http://news.dice.com/2012/12/14/is-anti-virus-passe/ http://www.informationweek.com/security/vulnerabilities/identity-theft-malware-surges-600/219400767 The only sure way to rid you computer of all malware is to start from scratch.  These bot-nets usually have methods to re-infect your computer if the bot net is removed.  If your computer is a PC then... The cheapest way to to do that is to go do system restore and revert to factory setting after backing up all your data.  Unfortunately, even if you had that option, the bot-net usually destroys this option.  Then the next cheapest is to buy a recovery disk for your computer.  This site http://www.restorediscsplanet.com has a wide selection.  These will need your Windows product key.  I would install the free app Belarc Advisor on your computer.  That will recover all your product keys from your registry.  Sometimes the product key attached to your computer is a bulk  product key and will not work unless you get the recovery disk from the manufacturer.  They may charge a lot more for a recovery disk.  When I checked, mine would be more than double.  I will note that this is only theory since my disk is in the mail so I have not had the chance to recover the infected computer yet.  I have recovered all the keys and license information and it all looks good. I am still going through this painfull process my self.  Once your computers are reset.  I upgraded by firewall to Comodo free fire wall.  I have seen several attempts of someone or something trying to come through my firewall. Apparently my old free firewall that is part of my Operating System wasn't good enough.  I upgraded my AV some.  Then I got free imaging software here.  https://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-drive-imaging-program.htm I browse the internet now with Sandboxie.  I find this very useful because it prevents initial attacks to the browser.  You can see an attack on your browser getting blocked because you get an error message.  I am now keeping very little other than applications on C:  If I see any problems                         ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Maybe uninstall and reinstall Java?  I noticed that Java has that "Ask" box checked on upgrades,  But, I have a question too. Java wants me to upgrade from Java 6 to the newest version, and it will uninstall all previous versions of Java. In a search of my computer to see what programs relied on Java, I found that at least 6 of my WORD docs relied on Java (from when I was using the "professional trial version", unbeknownst to me?)  I can't seem to find an answer to: if I upgrade to the new Java version (7.2, I think) and Java uninstalls Java 6. (whatever, I don't have time to look right now), will I lose the data that relies on the earlier version?  It seems there are tons of vulnerabilities in the new Java version 7.(whatever), and people are trying to get back the old version, 6. (whatever).  Even if one has other browsers, and never use Internet Explorer, they will still have IE on their computer, (unless it's a MAC, right?) I'm surprised that your unchecking the box on your download, (assuming it was a Java update/installation, if I recall correctly that it is Java), added the ASK toolbar.  You can "Hide" the toolbar, if you can't uninstall  it.  But, you should be able to uninstall it.  This link might help you with Ask and Chrome (with Java): http://www.zdnet.com/a-close-look-at-how-oracle-installs-deceptive-software-with-java-updates-7000010038/ We are in a "Browser War" with these companies.  And, do note that some browsers do not support or have 'fixes' for problems you might encounter, and may even not support your anti-virus programs.  I've been thinking of changing over to Chrome myself.  It is the number 1 Browser being used by more than 30% of users, but does have it's own vulnerabilities, (mostly imposed my Microsoft!) If you are using Silverlight, or Adobe plug-ins, you are also dealing with Microsoft on some level.  Updates and downloads, as well as 'auto updates' play into this as well. (How do you keep your computer safe without updates, or does Chrome have their own 'vulnerability fixes, auto updates, patches, etc. What kind of computer do you have?  That's the first question.  Because if you have any programs running which show as iexplore, explorer.exe, you have Microsoft's IE running in the background. (Stopping some of these programs/"PROCESSES" can really screw up your computer if you don't know what you are doing (I have to look up everything myself, and still end up w/ questions!)  To see what procesesses are running on your computer, use your "Task Manager" (CTRL+Alt+Delete) but don't hit that twice as it will shut down your puter!  Then, you should be taken to "Task Manager". (I have an HP Win 7 laptop, so these features are sometimes a bit different on earlier and newer versions.) Click that "Task Manager" link,  and check what is actually running on your computer.  I'd almost bet that you have some kind of Microsoft Product running in the background, regardless of what Browser you are using, if your computer is a WINDOWS of any version (which is Microsoft's product).       One poster here gives a 'walk-thru' of how to disable/uninstall ASK: http://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/chrome/ynSDZC_QdYk[1-25-false] Unwanted toolbars are usually caused by a 3rd party software that you may have installed. To summarize steps that got rid of the Ask toolbar: * Check that there are no extensions installed that may be causing these changes. Go to Chrome menu (previously Wrench icon) > Settings > Extensions > if you see any unfamiliar extension that you do not remember installing, try disabling/removing the extension to see it was causing these changes. To disable, uncheck the "Enabled" checkbox next to the extension. To remove, hover over the extension until you see a trash can icon appear, and click on the icon.  * Check Control Panel > Programs for any suspicious files and remove them. * Go to Chrome Settings (chrome://settings/) > Settings > Search > Manage Search Engines > In the Default search settings box, make sure Ask.com is not selected as the defaultI also suggest performing a malware scan to make sure that there are no other suspicious programs remaining that could have installed the Ask toolbar.  There are other, simpler answers on that forum which is a recent posting.  I use Foxfire, so check out that forum for your Google Chrome questions. Kathie Buchanan ________________________________ From: Shelby Vick <shelvy20012000@yahoo.com> To: "freepages-help@rootsweb.com" <freepages-help@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [FreeHelp] links - 'Ask.com' I've been trying to uninstall 'Ask.com' and am told it can't be uninstalled because some Internet Explorer windows are open. This is strange, as I do not have IE! I use Google Chrome. Any suggestions?

At 11:35 AM 3/23/2013, you wrote: >I've been trying to uninstall 'Ask.com' and am told it can't be >uninstalled because some Internet Explorer windows are open. This is >strange, as I do not have IE! I use Google Chrome. Any suggestions? Google is your friend. http://about.ask.com/apn/toolbar/docs/default/faq/en/ie/index.html#na4 Pat

Anthony wrote: > Why is there links all over my conn family web page they are >> highlighted in red? (Grammar-wise, the above should read: "Why are there links all over my Conn Family web page?  The links are highlighted in red.")  Anthony, when I first saw the above, I thought you meant a real red 'highlight', such as this one. But, I now understand that your links are turning to red after you have clicked on them, right?  I see the links show in 'blue', while using Mozilla Firefox as my browser, too.  When someone looks at a link, (even you), the link changes (usually to red, or a darker color blue) to show that you (or someone else looked at the page link; not so sure about that one for your page specifically, since I don't think that you can know if someone looked at a page link. I see that you do have a web counter for how many people viewed your site, which is good. I think that you are making the links appear red as your computer tells you which page links you looked at by showing them in a red color in your case.  After I clicked a blue link, then went back to the main page, the link appeared red.  That is normal.  It showed me that I already looked at that particular link.  So, no worries there. Yes, you'd need to re-load the page to make it like a 'fresh page', but some browsers like Internet Explorer, might still show your links to you as being already seen (for you).  You looked at the links/worked on them, and the computer 'remembers' that you looked at them (just as the computer will show that you searched for something else and already saw the page (link) by darkening the blue color of the link, and even 'tells' you how many times that you "visited the page").  I agree that you should use capital letters for words and names, (such as "I", instead of "i"; You type a lot in 'lower case' where you do need capital letters). Conn family bath county kentucky shows a good example.  I'd Capitalize the "Place Names".  I might even change the above to: The Conn Family of Bath County, Kentucky This link has some good grammar and punctuation guidelines for free.  Don't buy the book, just click the links needed; example: Apostrophes (link), which might help you with any errors as you also use quite a few words in 'your language' that have apostrophes w/ errors.  Periods where they don't belong, and without capitalizing the next sentence word, as well as few other little things, also distract from your GREAT STORY! Don't change too much, just 'clean it up' a bit.  Don't worry too much about small errors though. I wouldn't change the way that you tell the story though, except for the above suggestions. I like your site!  It's nice to read a good story.  Most sites are just names, dates, links, but no story.  Yours is a refreshing change from that 'cut and dry' kind of usual site we see. Good Luck, and if you need help with the grammar, punctuation, spelling,  give me a holler.   (I'm in a writer's group and had taught English for grades 7-9 (And, I had to learn the books I used, since I was a Social Studies teacher:). I had also taught English to "Home-Bound" students.   I'm not opposed to your 'sound' of your story, that you present by using what is referred to as 'colloquial' language (informal language), or the way that you speak, which is also the way that you write. I feel that your 'language'/'sound' adds to the site! Again, check for where "Capital letters" are needed, and some of your punctuation.  I also like the 'feel' you give to your  writing!  Your 'story-telling' style  is very good, and refreshing!  I can feel the passion, as given in your memories about your lines and your life experiences while growing up with your family.  To me, this kind of writing is often even better than having everything all 'perfect'.  You tell and show a good story!  I was 'there'.  (I could 'see' and almost 'smell' those cedar shavings, and more.  That is good writing.  ('Show' when telling a story) Nice site & layout.  You'll get there with the small issues/corrections.  But, DO keep your 'language/sound' in this work! I'd be happy to help you 'edit' the story, on some level, via email.  It wouldn't take long to make the minor corrections, while maintaining the integrity of your great story.  Write to me privately if you'd like to have some help. I could correct some of the errors and you could just copy/paste them into your page, but you'd still need to add the links. (And, the links would be 'blue', until someone looks at them, presumably you, as you are working on each page.  Then, the links would appear 'red', since you looked at them. I'm not too active on here, and my page hasn't been updated in a long time.  I found it hard to use the "Online Editor" and can't write 'computer language'/HTML.  I lost hrs. of work once, and pretty much gave up on my site.  I probably shouldn't 'weigh in', but I wanted to tell you that I like your site, and why I like it, as well as help with the 'link' question.  I hope that I may have helped in some small way.  Good luck, Anthony!  Don't become discouraged! (I should take my own advice, eh?)  Kathie Buchanan ________________________________ From: Charani <charani.b@gmail.com> To: freepages-help@rootsweb.com; Anthony Conn <dconn5207@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [FreeHelp] links Pat Geary wrote: > At 06:38 AM 3/23/2013, you wrote: >> Why is there links all over my conn family web page they are >> highlighted in red? > > ==================== > > Is this your site http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~connfamily/ > > The default color for links is: > > standard link: blue > visited link: purple > active link: red > > When I first land on the page, the links all show as blue which is > normal. Once I have clicked on the link to move to a different page > then return to the home page, the link then shows purple (normal). If > I click on the link it briefly shows red. > > I don't see anything (at least on the Home Page) that displays in red > in Firefox. Did not check other browsers. I use SeaMonkey. I found the same: start in blue, briefly shows red when clicked on but turquoise when a link's been visited.  The difference with the visited link colour is because I've changed it.  I wonder if the history has been cleared.  Perhaps a refresh of the page might revert the links to blue again - unless they've been changed to be red. The only comments I'd make is the names and titles need initial capitals and paragraphs would be useful on longer sections of texts. It makes it easier to read.

Have you installed a new program from the web recently? This happened to me before and a search program had been included as a add on in something I had installed. go to add/remove programs and sort by date installed and see if this happened to you. If so uninstall it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anthony Conn" <dconn5207@yahoo.com> To: <FREEPAGES-HELP@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 5:38 AM Subject: [FreeHelp] links > Why is there links all over my conn family web page they are highlighted > in red? > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

ALL Windows machines come with Internet Explorer, so YES, you have IE. You must have IE open some place,. Do a shutdown, NOT standby, sleep or hibernation, wait a couple of minutes, then start up the machine. Once it is started, go and try to uninstall Ask.com, before you do anything else. Thanks, David C Abernathy Email disclaimers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message represents the official view of the voices in my head. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.SchmeckAbernathy.com == All outgoing and incoming mail is scanned by F-Prot Antivirus  == -----Original Message----- From: freepages-help-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:freepages-help-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Shelby Vick Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 8:35 AM To: freepages-help@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [FreeHelp] links - 'Ask.com' I've been trying to uninstall 'Ask.com' and am told it can't be uninstalled because some Internet Explorer windows are open. This is strange, as I do not have IE! I use Google Chrome. Any suggestions? ________________________________ From: Fraileyclan <fraileyclan@cox.net> To: Anthony Conn <dconn5207@yahoo.com>; freepages-help@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [FreeHelp] links Have you installed a new program from the web recently? This happened to me before and a search program had been included as a add on in something I had installed. go to add/remove programs and sort by date installed and see if this happened to you. If so uninstall it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anthony Conn" <dconn5207@yahoo.com> To: <FREEPAGES-HELP@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 5:38 AM Subject: [FreeHelp] links > Why is there links all over my conn family web page they are highlighted > in red? > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I've been trying to uninstall 'Ask.com' and am told it can't be uninstalled because some Internet Explorer windows are open. This is strange, as I do not have IE! I use Google Chrome. Any suggestions? ________________________________ From: Fraileyclan <fraileyclan@cox.net> To: Anthony Conn <dconn5207@yahoo.com>; freepages-help@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [FreeHelp] links Have you installed a new program from the web recently? This happened to me before and a search program had been included as a add on in something I had installed. go to add/remove programs and sort by date installed and see if this happened to you. If so uninstall it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anthony Conn" <dconn5207@yahoo.com> To: <FREEPAGES-HELP@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2013 5:38 AM Subject: [FreeHelp] links > Why is there links all over my conn family web page they are highlighted > in red? > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

At 06:38 AM 3/23/2013, you wrote: >Why is there links all over my conn family web page they are >highlighted in red? ==================== Is this your site http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~connfamily/ The default color for links is: standard link: blue visited link: purple active link: red When I first land on the page, the links all show as blue which is normal. Once I have clicked on the link to move to a different page then return to the home page, the link then shows purple (normal). If I click on the link it briefly shows red. I don't see anything (at least on the Home Page) that displays in red in Firefox. Did not check other browsers. pat

On 03/23/2013 05:38 AM, Anthony Conn wrote: > Why is there links all over my conn family web page they are highlighted in red? > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to FREEPAGES-HELP-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > Are they single word links? Does clicking take you to content related to the term highlighted? Does it look kind of like the blue links on this wikipedia page, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherokee ?