A adware named as 'ads by name' is annoying me while browsing on Firefox.
A adware named as 'ads by name' is annoying me while browsing on Firefox. I've checked Control Panel and firefox extensions but nothing is helping me. Clicking on any link link opens a new tab of advertising websites.
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In some past threads, "Ads by name" infected Firefox's program folder and that made it immune to disabling your extensions or even a Refresh. So if it's that situation, you can do this:
Clean Reinstall
We use this name, but it's not about removing your settings, it's about making sure the program files are clean (no inconsistent, corrupted, or alien code files). As described below, this process does not disturb your existing settings. Do NOT uninstall Firefox, that's not needed.
(A) Download a fresh installer for Firefox 40.0.3 from https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/all/ to a convenient location. (Scroll down to your preferred language.)
Or for beta: https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/beta/all/
(B) Exit out of Firefox (if applicable).
(C) Rename the program folder, either:
(64-bit Windows folder names)
C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox
to
C:\Program Files (x86)\OldFirefox
(32-bit Windows folder names)
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
to
C:\Program Files\OldFirefox
(D) Run the installer you downloaded in (A). It should automatically connect to your existing settings.
Does that flush it?
Note: Some plugins may exist only in that OldFirefox folder. If something essential is missing, look in these folders:
- \OldFirefox\Plugins
- \OldFirefox\browser\plugins