A deceptive site tried to use a firefox update to hack my computer
A deceptive site on yahoo home page offered details on a Bermuda Triangle mystery. Site redirected to a false Firefox update page. Update downloaded twice with out my consent. Stopped download from installing twice. Removed shortcut from desktop , but can't uninstall downloads for false Firefox update.
1. Firefox is no longer compatible because I can no longer run old windows programs that I was not using online. When I check compatibility it specifically tells me I cant run programs for older versions of windows. I use some of these programs because they were NOT designed to be tracked.
2. Firefox has gotten really slow and freezes a lot.
3. I have uninstalled all the precursors for windows 10 because I do not want all the cellphone features with all the extra trackers on my desktop and laptop. I do not want Cortana selling my personal information every where. Touch screens and I do not get along so I do not want all the touch screen code on my computer.
4. I use Ghostery to prevent tracking and screening as much as possible. I'd like a EULA busting add on that allows me to tell companies that I don't allow tracking and selling my information at anytime . If they wish to have me as a customer they must cease and desist.
Alle svar (2)
Let's make sure your system is clean
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.
Separate Issue; Your System Details shows;
Installed Plug-ins
Shockwave Flash 21.0 r0
Shockwave Flash 11.5 r502
Having more than one version of a program may cause issues.
You must remove the older programs. Then get the current full installer.
Flash: Grab the uninstaller from here: Uninstall Flash Player | Windows Uninstall Flash Player | Mac
Then reinstall the latest version.
Note: Windows users should download the active_x for Internet Explorer. and the plugin for Plugin-based browsers (like Firefox).
Note: Windows 8 and Windows 10 have built-in flash players and Adobe will cause a conflict. Install the plugin only. Not the active_x.
Flash Player Version: 21.0.0.242 Flash Player (Linux) Version 11.2.202.621
https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ Direct link scans current system and browser Note: Other software is offered in the download.
https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, Win IE . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download.
but can't uninstall downloads for false Firefox update.
Start your Computer in safe mode with networking. Then remove those files.
Starting The Computer In Safe Mode;
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I can no longer run old windows programs
Please provide more details about this.
Firefox has gotten really slow and freezes a lot.
Start Firefox in Safe Mode {web Link} by holding down the <Shift>
(Mac=Options) key, and then starting Firefox.
A small dialog should appear. Click Start In Safe Mode (not Refresh).
Is the problem still there?
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/websites-look-wrong-or-appear-differently
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-slow-how-make-it-faster
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-uses-too-many-cpu-resources-how-fix
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-hangs-or-not-responding
https://support.mozilla.org/kb/Firefox+is+already+running+but+is+not+responding