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I can't close a window unless I shut down the computer. I get a javascript error box.

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Two windows have jammed. Every time I go to close them, they throw up a long dialogue box saying "Are you sure you want to navigate away from this page?" next to a blue question mark.

Underneath that it says " JavaScript Error!"

                                                "Press ESC to close this alert!"

When I escape, the windows are still there and I can't close them.

I've tried uninstalling Firefox and reinstalling and they are still there.

Is this just a glitch or am I infected?

I prefer to keep version 3.6.3 because I use Realplayer Browser Record Plugin and later versions don't seem to accept it.

Thanks

Two windows have jammed. Every time I go to close them, they throw up a long dialogue box saying "Are you sure you want to navigate away from this page?" next to a blue question mark. Underneath that it says " JavaScript Error!" "Press ESC to close this alert!" When I escape, the windows are still there and I can't close them. I've tried uninstalling Firefox and reinstalling and they are still there. Is this just a glitch or am I infected? I prefer to keep version 3.6.3 because I use Realplayer Browser Record Plugin and later versions don't seem to accept it. Thanks

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You can disable JavaScript settings and preferences for interactive web pages temporarily and close those tabs or windows.

Tools > Options > Content : [ ] Enable JavaScript