I use Windows XP and MOZILLA Firefox.

I have entered in WORD a list of books that I want to read and have SAVED the titles in a folder in the bookmarks list, which folder I called "Books to Read".

When I open the folder "Books to read" the list of books pops up as desired but then when I click on a particular title to read the book information, such as, the full title and the name of the author and publication date , I get a window showing an advert for a dictionary and covering the whole screen.

Moreover, this advert will not leave the screen . And the dictionary advert has nothing to do with the titles I saved in the folder "Books to Read".

I hope all these details I am giving you will not obscure the issue and I thank you in advance for helping an old-age pensioner who is ofen baffled by computer navigation.There's no need to be embarrassed-computers are definitely intimidating for novices because of all the extra bells and whistles. Don't be afraid to ask for help .


The "bookmarks" function in any web BROWSER is meant for quick access to the webpages you wish to remember-sort of like your own address book.
http://mozilla.gunnars.net/firefox_bookmarks_tutorial.html
http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/how-do-i-use-bookmarksMany thks to whoever replied to my post about troubleshooting in firefox but please, please, HOW DO I FIND THE REPLY?

I am an oldage pensioner, often baffled by computer navigation, so I thank you very much for being patient with me.Any and all replies are here in this thread.Guzeppi, are any free or low-cost computer classes available in your area? For example, in Newark, Ohio, senior citizens can take various 6-week (2 hrs/wk) classes at a senior center; each 6-week class costs $20. And, the public library in the city OFFERS one or more computer classes; I believe they may be free.

No offense, but your questions indicate a lack of basic understanding of working with different programs such as Microsoft Word and a web browser, and understanding which program does what. However, I don't want to discourage you from asking questions here; your questions are normal for senior computer users who are trying to become more proficient in using their computer. But, keep in mind, it's difficult for us to clear up misunderstandings when we can not see how you're using your computer and when we can not give in-person, face-to-face assistance. The advice being offered by soybean is excellent if these opportunities exist in your area. You will feel less frustrated and your progress will be much faster than trying to do things on your own by trial and error.If i understand your specific question re "HOW DO I FIND THE REPLY?" as to ask how do you reply to an item in any given thread that emanates from a particular post (such as your post which generated this thread--which to this point has brought input from transfusion/allan/soybean and myself (truenorth)). At the bottom of the last post in the thread you will see amongst other options one called "reply". That is what you click on with the mouse to open a window within which you are able to add to the thread by typing into a box that becomes your contribution to the thread. Once completed you click on "post" and your comments or whatever will appear in that particular topic's thread. Welcome aboard and be patient with yourself and hopefully you will gain boundless pleasure from your computer experiences.truenorth
I would like to thank all those who helped me recently with computer navigation problems. The individuals concerned are: TRUENORTH; TRANSFUSION; ALLAN; and SOYBEAN. I am REALLY GRATEFUL to you all, particularly as you have been very kind and patient with me who has become slow on the uptake now that I am no longer young. Your advice has been MOST HELPFUL and I send once again my GRATEFUL THANKS.

IT IS GOOD TO COME ACROSS PEOPLE LIKE YOU IN THIS TROUBLED WORLD. EVERY GOOD WISH TO ALL.

Lest I froget: DO PLEASE EXCUSE ME FOR NOT THANKING YOU BEFORE but I could not locate the "Reply" tab before TRUENORTH gave me step-by-step directions. I have to be spoonfed where computer navigation is concerned, even though I have taken four courses over a period spanning 8 years.

GuzeppiYou are most welcome. Enjoy your stay here with us. There is generally no substitute for knowledge and experience --knowledge can be gained in part from experience (as well as research amongst other things)--so don't be afraid to try things (or ask) and before you know it you will be proud and amazed as to what you know and can do.truenorth