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There are many different configurations of your computer can prevent you from
earning DealDigs Cash Back. Below are some most common ones.

1. Host file on your system
2. Pop-up Blockers
3. SpyWare tools
4. Firewalls
5. Cookies
6. Other Problems

1. Host File

1) What is Host File?

The hosts file is a computer file used to store information on where to find
a node on a computer network. This file maps hostnames to IP addresses. The
hosts file is used as a supplement to (or instead of) the domain name system
on networks of varying sizes. Unlike DNS, the hosts file is under the control
of the user who is using the computer. For more information of Host files, please
click here.

2) Where to Find Host File?

In Windows 9x and Millennium, you can find the Host file in: %WinDir%\
In Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista, you can find the Host file in: %SystemRoot%\system32\drivers\etc\

3) How to edit Host File?
You can use any text editor such as NotePad++
to edit your Host File. You must ake sure that there are no entries containing
any of these addresses:

linksynergy.com
bfast.com
qksrv.net
tkqlhce.com
kqzyfj.com
jdoqocy.com
dpbolvw.net
anrdoezrs.net
cc-dt.com
clickserve.cc-dt.com
cj.com
commission-junction.com
ad.doubleclick.net

If you do not feel comfortable editing your host file, you can just delete it.

Special note for Vista users:

To edit the Host File in Vista simply follow these steps.
1) Click Start search Notepad
2) Right click the Notepad program and choose Run as administrator
3) Click Continue on the UAC prompt
4) Click File and then Open
5) Now browse to C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\etc
6) Change the file filter drop down box to All Files (*.*)
7) Select hosts and click Open
Now you can edit the host file in Vista.

2. Pop-up Blockers

If you use AdsGone, you need to set it to allow any LinkSynergy
ads. This tool can also wreak havoc with your HOSTS files if you’re not careful.

3. SpyWare Tools

There are many different spyware tools out there which are used to protect your
system and your privacy. These tools can and will interfere with DealDigs Links
and with Cash Back, so they need to be configured correctly to prevent any problems.

1). SpyBot – Search & Destroy
Based on our previous experience, if you don’t configure correctly, this software
will prevent you from earning cash back. When using this tool, you need to go
into the settings and select the “Exclusions button.” Here you will find a tab
labeled “Cookies.” Scroll down the list and uncheck each of these entries which
you will find:

BFast
Commission Junction
LinkSynergy
Qksrv

After this, you can use the Immunize Function if you want, but not before setting
the exclusions.

Please DO NOT use the “Add SpyBot S&D Hosts List” feature found under
the Tools Button.

2) SpyWareBlaster
While the 2.x version was easier to configure and use, the 3.x versions are
currently out now.

hen using this tool, you need to set it accordingly. Enable all protection,
then once you have done this, click on the Internet Explorer button and scroll
down the list looking for these items:

BFast
Commission-Junction
LinkSynergy
Qksrv

Uncheck each of these items, and then click on the button for “Remove protection
for unchecked items”

f you use a Mozilla based browser, then you need to follow the same instructions
using the Mozilla/FireFox button.

NOTE: Each time SpyWareBlaster updates are available, you need to repeat the
above steps.

3) Webroot Spysweeper: The new version of Webroot Spysweepers “Common
Ad Sites Shield” found under:

–> Sheilds
—–> Hosts File

blocks what is needed for the links to work. You will need to change the settings
to make the link bounce properly.

4) Kaspersky Internet Security:

a) Click on “K” icon in taskbar (bottom right corner of windows)
b) On Left pane, Under “Protection”, Click “Firewall”
c) On the right pane, click “Configure”
d) On the bottom right area under “Publicity banners blocking”, click
“Settings…”
e) Scroll through the list and un-check the following:

ad.*.*
clickserve.cc-dt.com
cj.com
commission-junction.com
linksynergy.com
qksrv.net

f) Click OK, click OK, and Close the window.

4. Firewalls

If you use any firewalls such as Zone Alarm, Norton Internet Security or some
other such Firewall, then you need to keep the “Ad Blocking” turned off.

5. Cookies

Cookies allow DealDigs to remember who you are to record your Cash Back earnings.
Cookies can be enabled by going on-line, then finding your internet options/settings.
They are related to your privacy settings. You may change your overall setting
to medium, or override cookie-handling for DealDigs only. Bottom line: Your computer
has to allow cookies/tracking systems in order for us to pay you Cash Back.

Sometimes your cookies can become corrupt and this can cause a problem. When
this happens, you need to delete your cookies. To do this in explorer, go into
your Internet Options > Settings tab, in the middle there will be three buttons.
The first button will be “Delete Cookies”. To do this in Firefox, click Tools,
then Options. Click the ‘Privacy’ icon. Click the ‘Cookies’ tab. Click the ‘Clear
Cookies Now’ button.

Click this button and you should be all set.

You will need to remember to log in to DealDigs again before making any Cash
Back purchases. You will not be credited for any transactions made while you are
logged out.

6. Other Problems

It is bad to have commissions redirected to another affiliate, because your Cash
Back is based on DealDigs commission. If you have any of these on your computer,
you are at risk for re-directed commissions: Weatherbug, Kazaa, Ebates, Livewire,
Mypoints, plus any program that comes with a shopping toolbar. If you are
a member of another CashBack site, they may have a shopping or “reminder” toolbar
that you’ve downloaded. Examples of these are Moe Money, Savenow, and Remind u.
To uninstall these, click on START, then CONTROL PANEL, then ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS,
then highlight the offending program and click REMOVE. Re-start your computer.
If that doesn’t work, refer to HOST File section above.