Every since I upgraded to Version 30, if I go to a web page and type in anything. It opens 3-4 tabs wanting to upgrade or download other software.
It opens tabs and wants me to upgrade firefox to Version 25.0.1. And when I clicked in this box it opened a tab and wanted me to upgrade computer, it also opened a tab to and 855 number claiming to be Mozilla firefox support help line.
Solution choisie
Go to the Mozilla Add-ons Web Page {web link} (There’s a lot of good stuff here) and search for a good add blocker.
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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.
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As a quick first check you might try disabling your extension Plus-HD-9.4 0.94.106.
Someone will come along shortly with detailed advice on various malware scans.
Solution choisie
Go to the Mozilla Add-ons Web Page {web link} (There’s a lot of good stuff here) and search for a good add blocker.
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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.
Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!
Modifié le par James
Thanks 'FredMcD'; and for your message.