
How do I run a security scan ?
I missed SOA and went to project free tv...When finished was bombarded with ads...Has this infected my puter ?
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You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
- MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
- AdwCleaner (for more info, see this alternate AdwCleaner download page)
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Anti-Rootkit Utility - TDSSKiller
- Hitman Pro
- ESET Online Scanner
Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.
Also check your extensions for anything suspicious that may have installed:
- Tools (or
> Add-ons > Extensions
Alternatively you can start Firefox Safe Mode - if you don't experience any problems in safe mode then an extension is likely the culprit. Please follow the Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems article to find the cause.
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You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
- MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
- AdwCleaner (for more info, see this alternate AdwCleaner download page)
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Anti-Rootkit Utility - TDSSKiller
- Hitman Pro
- ESET Online Scanner
Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.
Also check your extensions for anything suspicious that may have installed:
- Tools (or
> Add-ons > Extensions
Alternatively you can start Firefox Safe Mode - if you don't experience any problems in safe mode then an extension is likely the culprit. Please follow the Troubleshoot extensions, themes and hardware acceleration issues to solve common Firefox problems article to find the cause.
Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!