Help Needed With Link.

Discussion in 'Software' started by Eldon, Nov 23, 2015.

  1. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    I recently posted the following link in a thread in the Software forum.
    http://www.paragon-software.com/home/br-free/

    Two members replied that the link takes them to Avangate - whether they click, or copy & paste it.
    Another member and I get taken to Paragon - which is correct.

    What could the possible reason for this be?

    FYI The link is safe.
     
    Eldon, Nov 23, 2015
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  2. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    I didn't have an issue until I shut off my adblockers and was redirected to Avangate via that link.

    No idea why or what it is. It may be an ad on Major Geeks...or maybe one that Paragon uses.
     
    LauraR, Nov 23, 2015
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  3. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    I got taken to Avangate.
     
    TimW, Nov 23, 2015
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  4. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Me too
     
    Kestrel13!, Nov 23, 2015
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  5. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    LauraR, Nov 23, 2015
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  6. Earthling

    Earthling Interplanetary Geek

    I go to Avangate whether AdBlock Plus is on or off.
     
    Earthling, Nov 23, 2015
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  7. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    I use Disconnect as well, so that is most likely the one that is blocking the redirect to Avangate. Either way, the link redirects and it's definitely on Paragon's end (or Avangate).

    I wouldn't use the link for anyone. If you do a search for Paragon Software and click on their site, it goes through fine without the redirect.
     
    LauraR, Nov 23, 2015
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  8. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Thanks to all. :)
    I turned off all Tracking Protection Lists (TPLs) and got taken to Avangate.

    I'll check the main page for Paragon's Free software and see what happens. Hopefully it's a workaround.

    Edit:
    http://www.paragon-software.com/free/ also takes me to Avangate when the TPLs are disabled.
    I'll have to decide between no longer recommending Paragon's free software or emailing them for a possible solution.
     
    Last edited: Nov 23, 2015
    Eldon, Nov 23, 2015
    #8

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