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i always get pop up windows opening in internet explorer when i am using firefox but my pop up blocker is turned on.

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rossconocash
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Whenever I use mozilla firefox, I am always having my internet explorer open up with pop up pages. when I close them another just opens up in a minute or so later. it is very frustrating!

Whenever I use mozilla firefox, I am always having my internet explorer open up with pop up pages. when I close them another just opens up in a minute or so later. it is very frustrating!

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TonyE
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This type of behaviour can be caused by malware. Try running several malware scanners. It is best to run several as each will pick up things that the others miss. Some scanners you can try are:

If the above malware scanners do not find any malware or can not clear it, you should consider posting in one of these forums for specialized malware removal help: