web connect and auto execute websites
Starting this week, when i clikc on a link, I get the link and a second link is executed and displayed. The secon link is an advertisement link for Instant Checkmate. How do I stop this?
Also, starting this week, articles have highlights with double underlines. These links execute a web connect to an article or advertisement. How do i get rid of this?
If this is something mozilla implemented and cannot be turned off, the i will have to switch to a different browser.
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Hello,
Mozilla has not implemented anything related to Instant Checkmate.
You can get more info about Instant Checkmate here: http://www.aimclearblog.com/2012/11/25/instantcheckmate-com-their-misleading-ppc-ad-copy-smear-tactic/
To see if any add-ons are responsible for this please try restarting Firefox in safe mode
Diagnose Firefox issues using Troubleshoot Mode
please reply back to us.
No, that's not something that Mozilla implemented - sounds like Malware or an "extra feature" provided by an extension.
Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.
You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
- TDSSKiller - AntiRootkit Utility
- Hitman Pro
- ESET Online Scanner
Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.
Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.
Try Firefox Safe Mode to see if the problem goes away. Firefox Safe Mode is a troubleshooting mode that turns off some settings and disables most add-ons (extensions and themes).
(If you're using an added theme, switch to the Default theme.)
If Firefox is open, you can restart in Firefox Safe Mode from the Help menu by clicking on the Restart with Add-ons Disabled... menu item:
If Firefox is not running, you can start Firefox in Safe Mode as follows:
- On Windows: Hold the Shift key when you open the Firefox desktop or Start menu shortcut.
- On Mac: Hold the option key while starting Firefox.
- On Linux: Quit Firefox, go to your Terminal and run firefox -safe-mode
(you may need to specify the Firefox installation path e.g. /usr/lib/firefox)
Once you get the pop-up, just select "'Start in Safe Mode"
If the issue is not present in Firefox Safe Mode, your problem is probably caused by an extension, and you need to figure out which one. Please follow the Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems article to find the cause.
To exit Firefox Safe Mode, just close Firefox and wait a few seconds before opening Firefox for normal use again.
When you figure out what's causing your issues, please let us know. It might help others with the same problem.