tankionline.com loading hundreds of advertisement files

[UltimateBahamut 16]

Greetings. I have been planning on returning to the game for a while, and it has finally happened. But there's a problem... My game lags like hell on steroids because it loads hundreds and hundreds of ad files... Intrusive ad files.

 

I have AdblockPlus extension, and the problem is on the site, not the extension. As I write this, AdBlock has detected 500+ intrusive files being blocked, and while it blocks ads, it lags like a crocodile walking backwards on a plane to australia... I will have a snippet sent on the thread, and I am worried that the site that I have played on for more than 2 years is being malicious...

 

Do not disappoint me, moderators, and help me please... It is very suspicious with all the ads being loaded...

 

[Stratosphere 2,234]

Are you sure you are using the Official website? As far as I know, Tanki does not have ads on any of its websites.

[N3tralRE 282]

That...doesn't sound normal.  I mean 500+ ads!? 

Sounds like your computer's got adware or something. 

[N3tralRE 282]

I would recommend playing Tanki Online's official client, which you can get on the official homepage.  You won't find any ads on the client version.

 

Also, I'd want to ask you: what browser are you using?  What type of computer and operating system are you on?  Have you installed any extra applications on your computer (i.e. Audacity, VLC Media Player, etc.)?

Edited December 4, 2017 by N3tralRE

[Maf 32,307]

You should scan your PC with anti-virus, because it sounds like you accidentally picked up a ton of malware that's flooding you with ads from within. You're pretty much the first person to complain about this, so the issue seems to be on your end.

[GeekSHizzle 522]

is there any, screen freeze!, if soo, it is not lag, or something else, it  has arrived in the game.

it can happen  from the WIFI too.

for not lag and bad fps-png install this:

[post=https://mega.nz/#F!w5lBAKpa!kmuogjzZ1niv2ySyCHQbGg]Advandedsystem care. [/post]

[GENERAL_H_A_M_Z_A_9 576]

It sounds like your PC is infected by viruses. Read this How to get rid of malware? I would recommend you to install free trial of premium version of Malwarebytes. To make sure your system is completely virus free install Adw cleaner by malwareBytes and HitmanPro  as well. Scan your PC with these 3.

Edited December 17, 2017 by GENERAL_H_A_M_Z_A_9

[r_trooll15 827]

Don't use Norton...

Go to Google and search "Best Antivirus"

Google will give you a list

install an antivirus on that list

 

Also, get the kaspersky cleaner thingy, which is a usb that cleans your computer

if you backed up your system, load that snapshot. Beware, anything since that snapshot will be lost

[r_Issimo2 1,495]

My AdblockPlus says that it blocked "5 on this page", then it says "655 in total", but I think the later is about all the websites I have visited.

 

My NoScript shows about 9 scripts of which it blocks doubleclick.net and few others.

 

Like Many have said, I think you have a malware problem with your PC.

[splitterpoint 10,986]

Malwarebytes can help but usually malware leave some kind of backdoor open for other stuff to infect your pc again.

There's usually files found in the registry which are sometimes missed by Malwarebytes. Antiviruses are a hoax.

 

True slav knows where to search and how to use registry to eliminate western spy.

In all seriousness; I happen to use the regedit all the time when I find there's something strange going on, that is if you know where to search for.

 

Adblockers may block the adware but they won't delete them. A lot of stuff goes on unnoticed in the registry.

[r_trooll15 827]

Malwarebytes can help but usually malware leave some kind of backdoor open for other stuff to infect your pc again.

There's usually files found in the registry which are sometimes missed by Malwarebytes. Antiviruses are a hoax.

 

True slav knows where to search and how to use registry to eliminate western spy.

In all seriousness; I happen to use the regedit all the time when I find there's something strange going on, that is if you know where to search for.

 

Adblockers may block the adware but they won't delete them. A lot of stuff goes on unnoticed in the registry.

Kaspersky works good as well. It is a Russian antivirus.

[splitterpoint 10,986]

Kaspersky works good as well. It is a Russian antivirus.

That is true my comrade, I was just testing to see if you american spy.

[r_trooll15 827]

That is true my comrade, I was just testing to see if you american spy.

No, I'm not, comrade. Here, have some borscht and vokda with me.

[Imok-Urok 67]

Don't use Norton...

Go to Google and search "Best Antivirus"

Google will give you a list

install an antivirus on that list

 

Also, get the kaspersky cleaner thingy, which is a usb that cleans your computer

if you backed up your system, load that snapshot. Beware, anything since that snapshot will be lost

McAfee and Norton are the top two. So what's wrong with Norton? I've used Norton and AdBlockPlus for years and have had no problems. I spend a lot of time surfing the web. Norton has kept my computer safe. 

[ThirdOnion 4,898]

Just because you had no problems doesn't mean Norton kept you safe. You simply may not have encountered any threats.

[r_I_already_won0 2,339]

Just because you had no problems doesn't mean Norton kept you safe. You simply may not have encountered any threats.

Okay, but wasn't McAfee the one that blocked the internet for a few days a few years ago because it detected "potential viruses"?

 

Norton is a good first-layer to prevent you from wandering into dangerous sites in the first place.

[4RCH4NG3L 296]

I am so glad to see splitterpoint shining again :) 

 

You may try followings:

Remove all unused programs

Install Ublock, a good alternative of AdBlock (you can manually pick ads that the plugin doesn't eliminate itself)

Uninstall chrome, delete all hidden uninstall information folders and all that pile of garbage.

Best solution: Ask your real life friends/relatives for proper help!

[stanzhang 3,291]

If anyone else can confirm this but with some ad blocking extensions, it does detect some adds on the main page.

Probably random stuff that the software detects.

[4RCH4NG3L 296]

If anyone else can confirm this but with some ad blocking extensions, it does detect some adds on the main page.

Probably random stuff that the software detects.

 

Confirmed, as TO is a safe site, I manually turn uBlock off, so it doesn't interfere my connection.

 

Edit: It's possible that uBlock is deleting ads coming from your Google folder, and if you turn it off, well, you will feel bad.

Edited December 8, 2017 by 4RCH4NG3L

[UltimateBahamut 16]

Sorry for the false alarm, guys. I was just being... not smart...

 

 

 

It was adware. Please close the thread.

Edited December 18, 2017 by UltimateBahamut

[robbie56 2,403]

Took you long to find out

[UltimateBahamut 16]

Took you long to find out

Yes, it is my fault my computer had to reset for days because of said adware... Windows 10 takes forever.

[robbie56 2,403]

Yes, it is my fault my computer had to reset for days because of said adware... Windows 10 takes forever.

That sucks

Gl son

[Mentosis 63]

Just because you had no problems doesn't mean Norton kept you safe. You simply may not have encountered any threats.

I use Norton and AdBlock Plus, too and I have wandered into potential threats. Norton blocks them and won't let you go any further. That's how it keeps your computer safe. You can also click on the icon in the taskbar and see what tasks Norton has done to keep you safe from the time you boot up until the time you close down. It keeps a running tally until you delete them. 

 

It tells you what "risks" have come your way, the level of the risk and what action needs to be taken, if any. Norton will deal with the low risks. Once a very high risk hit my computer. Norton put it in quarantine. It instructed me to click on quarantine and to follow instructions. Which I did. 

[CooperO 7,956]

Sorry for the false alarm, guys. I was just being... not smart...

 

 

 

It was adware. Please close the thread.

Good to hear it got solved!

 

Closed.