Weird problem with MrExcel Website

So far I am only getting the message when the Expedia ad is showing or if the space where the ad goes is blank and then the Expedia ad shows at the next click of the back button (but I am going to look at some threads now and will report back if I see it happen other than the above).
 
I have no control with the ads. I've let Bill know.
You could try Ad Blocker Plus...
 
Just for info I have put an ad blocker on (didn't really want to because I had one years ago but took it off because of an issue and I can't remember what it was now).

Anyway I haven't had the issue with the message box appearing so far with it on and so I think it is probably something to do with the ad/s.

Thanks for narrowing down the issue.
 
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Since the ads help pay for the site (and believe me, it's pricey!) I don't like the use of an ad-blocker.. but what can you do?
I've informed Bill - hopefully there is something he can do about that ad.
 
If its ad specific, that something supplied with the ad is triggering in the background, ads should be neutral, so maybe expedia is doing something that isn't expected
 
Ok, we're trying to nip this. Bill's trying to put a stop to the ads, but just in case, if you do get the popup again, it would help to get some information.

Step 1). Right click on the edge of the ad/ element.
Step 2). Click inspect element
Step 3). This opens the developer tools.
Step 4). In the top left (in chrome) there is a magnifying glass. Click the magnifying glass.
Step 5). Click the ad in question immediately after clicking the magnifying glass.
Step 6). Take a screen shot of the code in the developer tools which is highlighted.

In IE, I believe right-clicking on the ad and choosing Inspect Element will highlight the code needed.
On my Chrome, the instructions above didn't match.. it worked more like IE...
Firefox also is a right-click, Inspect

thanks for your help!
 
Glad to help, will do that next time it happens.

And don't get me/us wrong, we don't mind the ads at all. Totally understand the need for them to be there.
But it just seems a problem with one particular ad.
 
got it. thanks. hmm Expedia & Travelocity... both travel sites...
 
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