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I keep getting add ons i am not downloading?

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I am getting add ons that I am not downloading

I am getting add ons that I am not downloading

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I do not see many addons listed aside as being installed.

Possibly you have some form of malware if so you need to scan with multiple and up to date tools.

Follow the instructions under, and post back with how you get on.


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 Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.

Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

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Do you have any names of the downloads?

Press <Control> J to open the download manager.

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add ons such unisales and coupones and another which I forget.

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They could be ad-ware.

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 Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.

Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

Did this fix your problems? Please report back to us!