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POP ups - Is firefox setting up pop ups? I think it is.

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On any site I go to, I get a pop up. The popup refers to the subject of my search, and recommends other site. It happen on any site, and there is nothing to identify it. I have tried to send you a copy of one of the pop ups, but the firefox question page will not allow it.

On any site I go to, I get a pop up. The popup refers to the subject of my search, and recommends other site. It happen on any site, and there is nothing to identify it. I have tried to send you a copy of one of the pop ups, but the firefox question page will not allow it.

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It sounds like your computer might have some malicious software installed. Try using one of these programs to detect and remove malicious software:

https://malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_pro

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

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Also use this extension - Adblock Plus 1.3.9

Check and tell if its working.