i am using mozill firefox...unwanted advertisements are opening up

Asked by sandeep

i am using mozilla firefox..unwanted sites are opening when i am working..eg..lucky draws,smiles,screen savers etc..i uninstalled firefox and reinstalled it but,i am facing same proble..how can i overcome with this problem..do u think my system is effected with virus..? i am using kaspersky antivirus but it is not showing any threats..pls anyone can help mee....

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arochester (arochester) said :
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Edit>Preferences>Content>Block popup windows.

Check exeptions> Remove all sites

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sandeep (sandeepgajjam) said :
#2

i already did that..now i dont have any sites in

Edit>Preferences>Content>Block popup windows.

Check exeptions> Remove all sites

even,i am facing same problem

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Pablo Rubianes (pablorubianes-uy) said :
#3

You should try something like Adblock plus or Ad Blocker, they are addons from the firefox addons page you can download them https://addons.mozilla.org
If you are using Linux no virus will atack you but if you are using windows it posible that some virus is in your system try to scan all your pc to be sure.
Hope this help you

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Tom (tom6) said :
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Tom (tom6) said :
#5

Hi :)

I really think you only need to install "Adblock Plus" to solve this. After installing it you will need to close and reopen Firefox and choose a "subscription" (free) such as Easylist.

To install "Adblock Plus" just go up to the menus in Firefox and choose

Tools - AddOns - "Get AddOns"

and type "Adblock Plus" into the search tool in there and choose to install it.
Good luck and regards from
Tom :)

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inashdeen (inashdeen) said :
#6

i suggest you to use google chrome. u can import settings from mozilla to it, + mozilla crashes a lot. google chrome is better

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