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everytime i click any link or try to type a new window opens with some kind of ad.

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kanchan11sam
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every time i click any link or try to type sometime a new window opens or sometime new tab opens with ad. i have 3-4 ad blocker but still nothing is working,i have also tried installing new version Firefox but nothing is working. this is also happening in my chrome. i am using windows 7 right now. need help.

every time i click any link or try to type sometime a new window opens or sometime new tab opens with ad. i have 3-4 ad blocker but still nothing is working,i have also tried installing new version Firefox but nothing is working. this is also happening in my chrome. i am using windows 7 right now. need help.

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FredMcD
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You may have ad / mal-ware. Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

Run most or all of the listed malware scanners. Each works differently. If one program misses something, another may pick it up.

Adblock Plus {web link} Blocks annoying video ads on YouTube, Facebook ads, banners and much more. Adblock Plus blocks all annoying ads, and supports websites by not blocking unobtrusive ads by default (configurable).

Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon {web link} Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon extends the blocking functionality of Adblock Plus to those annoying pop-up windows that open on mouse clicks and other user actions.

Forum; Adblock Plus Homepage {web link}