why doesn't firefox have a way to block popup web addresses
I keep getting a popup with a phone number offering to stop popups and want to block it and several others like shopping assistant and a couple of others offering dating sites when I am on zoosk. I've run scans and this crap keeps coming when Sophos, Windows scan and Avask indicate all viruses are removed. How do I get rid of this S--t? Also why do I have to refresh Firefox daily when I keep getting the message about how to speed it up?
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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
- Anti-Rootkit Utility - TDSSKiller
- AdwCleaner (for more info, see this alternate AdwCleaner download page)
- 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. Windows 8 has antivirus built-in already.
Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.
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Hi, I appreciate you've run several AV scans, but not all removal programs will detect all malware, so you may need to run several to successfully clean out all the junk.
So try working through Remove Shopping Assistant adware (Virus Removal Guide) by Malware Tips.
You can also check your pop-up blocker settings - Pop-up blocker settings, exceptions and troubleshooting, and use an ad-blocker like Adblock Plus.
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This will also help,
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}