Method and apparatus for blocking unwanted windows

Details Method and apparatus for blocking unwanted windows Method and apparatus for blocking unwanted windows

2007-01-09

2007-01-09

Vu, Kim (Department: 2135)

Information security

Monitoring or scanning of software or data including attack...

C715S808000, C709S225000

Reexamination Certificate

active

09993887

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a computer program blocks windows categorized as bad windows, while allowing windows categorized as good windows to be displayed. The computer program may categorize a window by consulting one or more lists. In one embodiment, a list may be updated from time to time to optimize the computer program and prevent program-obsolescence. Techniques for defeating a window-blocking mechanism are also disclosed. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a window is of a type that offers a product to a user. If so, the computer program provides a separate window containing information regarding the product. In one embodiment, a computer program detects if a user has a need for the computer program. If so, the user is informed of the efficacy of the computer program, which is then offered to the user.

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