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happybird

(5,400 posts) Tue Apr 14, 2026, 11:46 AM Tuesday

What is this download box that pops up every once in a while? [View all]

It popped up a couple minutes ago and I’ve seen it 2 or 3 other times since January. I always just close the whole window out and then return to DU in a fresh window.

Is it legit? What does it do?

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What is this download box that pops up every once in a while? [View all] happybird Tuesday OP

It looks like a low quality ad designed to look like an error message EarlG Tuesday #1

Ads often deliver malware. Please consider a star membership. usonian Tuesday #2

I plan to renew my Star membership when I have the resources to do so happybird Tuesday #5

It takes very little (don't ask me how I know) usonian Tuesday #6

Quick follow up EarlG Tuesday #3

Thank you for looking into it happybird Tuesday #4