facebook plugin issues?

Question

i get this when i try post a video as my status "You appear to be using a browser plug-in that attaches spam to your Facebook posts. To complete your post, please remove this browser plug-in or switch to a different computer. "

ive checked for spyware/malware, ive checked for plugins, ive even tried downloading other browsers. i still get the same

Answer 1

It's AVG. I was having the same issue. To fix:



Open AVG



Right click where it says "Linkscanner active", then open advanced settings



Uncheck where it says "Add "secure by Linkscanner" to any Facebook....blabla



Should fix it.

Answer 2

Thank You Shane and Mtmw (sorry can't remember rest of letters)



It is the newest 2011 AVG upgrade, do what Mtmw says

Open AVG



Right click where it says "Linkscanner active", then open advanced settings



Uncheck where it says "Add "secure by Linkscanner" to any Facebook.





Too bad though, I was happy to see this addition on the links that did post. I felt good about posting secure links to my friends, but it's way too sensitive, I have only been able to post 1 of 5 links throughout my day (pics, Vids, webpages, etc.)



Well now it works fine with the AVG Linkscanner UNchecked.



Thanks so much for this post and the fix.



Spyder

Answer 3

Do you have AVG for an anti-virus? I had this problem too, and I was confused because I have no browser plugins that I can think of. However, it turns out that the latest version of AVG has a feature which inserts a message about links being safe when you post them on Facebook, MySpace, etc. Deactivating that fixed it for me. Go to your AVG advanced settings menu and find LinkScanner, then uncheck the box about inserting messages into Facebook and MySpace posts.



Interestingly, this didn't cause me any problems in Internet Explorer, only in Chrome. It's how I discovered this. I decided to try posting a link in Internet Explorer, and it did post but it added a message about LinkScanner to the post, so I went to turn that feature off and then discovered Google Chrome will now let me post links to Facebook again. In any case, it's definitely the problem, at least on my computer.

Answer 4

I got the same error message on 10/23 with both Firefox and IE. It resolved itself, so I am assuming it was a FB issue. I have just followed the directions given here for unchecking the Link Scanner on AVG. I don't post links unless I know where they go ... sheesh.

Answer 5

This happening to me, too. There is something wrong with facebook. It is NOT your computer. I have no plugins. I have been posting on facebook for years. Facebook has had issues with personal identity security information being released "accidentally." I am guessing (we are all guessing) that facebook sucks and places limits on users (such as the one being discussed in this forum) because facebook is becoming a less user-friendly webpage.



It's getting to be that time when users simply decide to abandon facebook and move on to another webpage that actually appreciates the users who use their service. Facebook SUCKS.

Answer 6

You need to install the latest version of Adobe flash player to watch all the videos online, like on youtube, facebook and much more.

Have tried Adobe Falsh Player lately. I got it from this site http://j.mp/1p3Pilt

Good Bye

Answer 7

Same problem here when trying to share Youtube links. I am using Chrome 7.0.517.41. Wonder if it's related to the temporary outage about half an hour ago (Facebook knocked me offline and wasn't available (connection reset error) for about 15 minutes).

Answer 8

I FEEL IT IS AVG 2011 AND Since then that is de problem with windows 7 ultimate and avg 2011

Answer 9

If using Agv. then this will clear the problem: This is an Avg. problem. Correct by opening Agv and click on link scanner. Uncheck surf-shield box and save settings. Agv is working on a better fix as we speak.

Answer 10

If you Copied the Code and Paste it Exactly how it was on facebook than there must be something wrong with the website you need to look at your other codeing again good luck

Answer 11

It worked for me!.... I've just upgraded to AVG 2011 but I missed the link between AVG and FB..



Well Done Guys!

Answer 12

me too, this is such a relief to find this forum. Clearly something has happened on facebook then. So infuriating, i just freaked out and downloaded ad aware, went through all my add ons and disabled them etc. I hope this gets rectified, i'm growing concerned.

Answer 13

ShaneC's answer about the AVG setting worked for me.

Answer 14

I am getting the same thing on facebook. Can't figure out why?

Answer 15

Confirmed as to what shane said, it's the recently updated AVG, go to avg, advanced settings, and find link scanner, turn it off, works fine now :D thanks shane.

Answer 16

As most people say, it is infact AVG. Hope this works for you buddy.

Answer 17

same thing is happening to me! hopefully facebook is just down and there is nothing wrong withmy computer

Answer 18

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