Guild Wars 2

I keep getting ads for some dating sites – and other things I won’t mention due to the forum rules – whenever I have the game open. They open in internet explorer and are pretty disruptive.

You need to watch less porn (or simply on a secret laptop, like me). I never get ads of any kind in the game.

Dating is confusing to new players.

I haven’t seen any ads either. Maybe try installing Adblock?

Korossive.7085:

Dating is confusing to new players.

I think it’s confusing to all players ;-D

That means you have adware/malware/a virus on your computer, not GW2’s fault.

Kako.1930:

I haven’t seen any ads either. Maybe try installing Adblock?

or better, uninstall IE and use a real browser like Firefox or Chrome that have popup blockers as part of them.

You’ve obviously got some malware, this isn’t a GW2 problem, you need to clean your computer.

Gw2 dating – rofl

Your computer is probably infected by some sort of Adware or Malware. Try googling Malwarebytes and installing the free-trial version. It’s a great free software that will let you scan your computer. The only thing missing from the free version (in contrast to the paid) is active protection.

The scan should find and remove whatever is bothering you.

I’m pretty sure it’s not my computer. It’s only a few years old.

Nilgoow.1037:

I’m pretty sure it’s not my computer. It’s only a few years old.

“You know what company I mean” pretty sure wont make advertisement for anything exept their won gemshop. If I were you I would consider installing a real browser instead of that deathtrap called IE. Also get a anti mal/adware program and make a complete security sweep, your account data could be compromised too.

Nilgoow.1037:

I’m pretty sure it’s not my computer. It’s only a few years old.

Age has nothing to do with it. Your computer can be a few minutes old and get infected with adware and such. It sounds like you have a case of it.

It is definitely your computer.
GW2 would never open your browser and it certainly doesn’t have ads of any form within the game.

You have malware…

You’re the only one seeing this. It’s on your end only.

I have no idea what you are complaining about here, but I won’t discredit your claims. Perhaps there is a bug or issue you have with the client interfacing your web browser that most others like myself do not experience.

Like some have mentioned though, it sounds more reasonable to credit your issue to some sort of browser-jacking virus/program you have managed to get into your “system”.

EVE has an in-game browser and manages to avoid this stuff.

Maybe take a few pages out of their book.

Nilgoow.1037:

EVE has an in-game browser and manages to avoid this stuff.

Maybe take a few pages out of their book.

You are not getting it. It isn’t GW2 causing your problem. It is some adware on your computer. If it were GW2 that was popping up adverts for dating sites and other things this forum would be on fire with complaints. Oh, and stop using IE, use Firefox or Chrome.

I agree this isn’t a GW2 related thing, but the OP may not be using IE? I use FireFox but for some reason whenever I close GW1 (I don’t play it often, just when guildies have time to help me scrounge HoM points), I get an IE window for no reason at all.

In FireFox I have a number of permatabs. I’ve noticed that when I go into TinyPic to upload images I get weird snippets of ad sound, same with some TESO info sites, and I have to restart my browser to stop them. That is not the game’s fault however, merely a side effect of sites I, as someone who likes to play that game, tend to access frequently.

Maybe more voices will help. I’ve been playing GW2 since beta and at no point have I gotten a popup of any kind while playing. The issue is on your end with your computer, not the game.

Are you single? If not, contact customer support…

Wanze.8410:

Are you single? If not, contact customer support…

Congrats, you made me chuckle.

@OP: GW2 doesn’t open your browser and doesn’t have any forms of ads. The situation is as others have said, you have malware/adware/something of that sort.

However, you seem to be convinced that it isn’t your computer that’s the problem, but the game isn’t even capable of creating the issues you’re talking about. Try running something internet related beyond GW2, and you should end up with the same thing as when you do run GW2.

But if you insist ignoring folks’ advice, then the only thing I and anyone else here can do is just ignore you and presume you’re a troll. And that’s what I suggest folks do from here on out, as I shall do such.

Most people in GW2, are like those people in Thailand, Katoey, I think is what its called.
Where they playing a female but they really a male.
Strongly urge you not to try dating in GW2 because a lot of people are Ladyboy’s in GW2.

Best not to date anyone through video games period, a lot of crazy people out there. Do it the old fashion way in real life, because that’s real life stuff. Separate the real life from video games and internet.

btw, are there any girls from Sweden in game?

They might be able to help you.

If you really, really, REALLY think it is the game client some how, bug it or post in Technical. General will not get you any answers you obviously don’t want to hear.

Inb4 lock for obvious troll

Your computer is possessed. Spray the insides with holy water.

Click on one of the links, contact their support, and tell them to stop advertising to you.

Now I have an ad for the PvP tournament in place of the personal story indicator. At this rate I’ll have by gold stolen by Monday.

Seriously if you are active online you need a trustworthy security suite. Otherwise you are a danger to yourself and to anyone that has given you any online details lol.

For real get this issue fixed asap!

Nicholas S Lin.6187:

Seriously if you are active online you need a trustworthy security suite. Otherwise you are a danger to yourself and to anyone that has given you any online details lol.

For real get this issue fixed asap!

I’ve been active on the ’net scene for a while, since 56k LOL! I know a thing or two about infosec.

Nilgoow.1037:

Nicholas S Lin.6187:

Seriously if you are active online you need a trustworthy security suite. Otherwise you are a danger to yourself and to anyone that has given you any online details lol.

For real get this issue fixed asap!

I’ve been active on the ’net scene for a while, since 56k LOL! I know a thing or two about infosec.

You have got to be trolololing. You’ve got all the ingredients: a ridiculous premise (what connection is there between GW2 and browsers?); the silly phrase “’net scene” (though, I like your brazen style); and the buzzwordy, but meaningless “infosec.” Go back to getting drunk and huffing paint.

Nilgoow.1037:

EVE has an in-game browser and manages to avoid this stuff.

Maybe take a few pages out of their book.

Please show me GW2’s in game browser. I’d like to use it.

Black Frog.9274:

Please show me GW2’s in game browser. I’d like to use it.

You’ve already used it if you have used the TP. /rolls eyes/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=N8tkOi57uR0#t=1626

http://coherent-labs.com/

Newbies these days.

24. Single. I like long walks on the beach if anyone interested. I date only women avatars.

Really though, you got malware. Scrub it out.

Black Frog.9274:

Please show me GW2’s in game browser. I’d like to use it.

Nilgoow.1037:

Now I have an ad for the PvP tournament in place of the personal story indicator. At this rate I’ll have by gold stolen by Monday.

Not sure if trolling or serious…

if you are seeing ad in-game, it is not suppose to happen unless you mean TP. check you PC for virus/malware even if you believe your PC is clean. I repeat, there’s no ad in-game

If you are getting those kind of ads, it isn’t because you’ve been playing Guild Wars 2. Either clean your computer, or expect your game account to be compromised.

Good luck.

Galphar.3901:

Kako.1930:

I haven’t seen any ads either. Maybe try installing Adblock?

or better, uninstall IE and use a real browser like Firefox or Chrome that have popup blockers as part of them.

lol I don’t use IE much but it has blockers also, silly kid.

he’s got an infection of some sort so changing browsers isn’t gonna help the root of the problem.

and after noticing the picture finally, you got issues, maybe not viral but … I’d send in a ticket, with the screenshot, im sure one of them will recognize what that is and give you a few tips to fix.

if not uninstall your browser, do the basics of cleaning all temp crap. reinstall browser, see what happens. should take 5 mins.

Never seen an ad before as adblock’s usually the first extension i install on a new browser…but even then i wouldn’t touch IE with a six foot pole either.

Wait a sec where in game do you get these ads ? If its when opening the trading post then it might be possible. After one of the build updates not too long ago a ton of people got the microsoft webpage when opening the tp and there was a quick fix which you could do to rectify the problem. If its in the tp then we can help you

Wanze.8410:

btw, are there any girls from Sweden in game?

They might be able to help you.

There are boys from Sweden – at least one (me). The Swedish support (also me) says do a malware check.

Off topic: Is that sad guy still around asking for girls?

Mental Paradox.3845:

You need to watch less porn (or simply on a secret laptop, like me). I never get ads of any kind in the game.

LMAO exactly this!

Ashandar.2570:

Wanze.8410:

btw, are there any girls from Sweden in game?

They might be able to help you.

There are boys from Sweden – at least one (me). The Swedish support (also me) says do a malware check.

Off topic: Is that sad guy still around asking for girls?

Probably, a creep never will stop lurking around. If not here then on another game.
And if you dont believe us then contact support. They will be happy to answer your question.

Nilgoow.1037:

I’m pretty sure it’s not my computer. It’s only a few years old.

Haha .. priceless joke

Nilgoow.1037:

internet explorer

You can go ahead and deny it’s because of GW2 but I think everyone with some knowledge regarding viruses will realize that either you had an outdated firewall and got infected by browsing. Can happen through java, flash, email etc. and especially when downloading software from a ton of places. Like others have already said, clean up your PC. The GW2 doesn’t infect you with viruses for one simple reason, the browser only connects to ANET and if you were infected through that there would be thousands of people with the same issue. Your own stubbornness will just leave you with potentially a compromised bank account, a compromised GW2 account and whatever else you use on that PC.

OP: Seriously – clean your computer. It’s not a GW2 fault.

Do at registry scan.

Ashandar.2570:

Wanze.8410:

btw, are there any girls from Sweden in game?

They might be able to help you.

There are boys from Sweden – at least one (me). The Swedish support (also me) says do a malware check.

Off topic: Is that sad guy still around asking for girls?

saw him in map chat 2 weeks ago.