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browser hangs with ad.aditude is pushing to browser. this is a continuing problem how to block

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browser hangs when "ad.attitude" (sp) is pushing to browser. this is a continuing problem. how do i block?

This hanging issue started several months ago and has escalated to where my browser is hanging almost every secession. usually it freezes my browser to 2 plus minutes to indefinite.

browser hangs when "ad.attitude" (sp) is pushing to browser. this is a continuing problem. how do i block? This hanging issue started several months ago and has escalated to where my browser is hanging almost every secession. usually it freezes my browser to 2 plus minutes to indefinite.

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The Reset Firefox feature can fix many issues by restoring Firefox to its factory default state while saving your essential information. Note: This will cause you to lose any Extensions, Open websites, and some Preferences.

To Reset Firefox do the following:

  1. Go to Firefox > Help > Troubleshooting Information.
  2. Click the "Reset Firefox" button.
  3. Firefox will close and reset. After Firefox is done, it will show a window with the information that is imported. Click Finish.
  4. Firefox will open with all factory defaults applied.


Further information can be found in the Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings article.

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Do a malware check with some malware scanning programs on the Windows computer.
Please scan with all programs because each program detects different malware.

Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before doing a scan.

You can also do a check for a rootkit infection with TDSSKiller.

See also:


Clear the cache and the cookies from sites that cause problems.

"Clear the Cache":

  • Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"

"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:

  • Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy > Cookies: "Show Cookies"