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When I open my browser I get porn, and/or random tabs start up

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WWarren
WWarren

Each day when I start my computer and open a browser, a sex chat site, porn site or other random tabs open up. I can't find what application might be causing it. I have tried to block the sites, but they still appear. I am the only user on this computer.

Each day when I start my computer and open a browser, a sex chat site, porn site or other random tabs open up. I can't find what application might be causing it. I have tried to block the sites, but they still appear. I am the only user on this computer.

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Please follow this : https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware Keep a copy of your logs as will need them if go to the anti-malware forum of your choice for help to make sure it is clean and everything removed. Note : Do not post in more than 1 forum

Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.

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Shadow110

Chosen Solution

Please follow this : https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/troubleshoot-firefox-issues-caused-malware Keep a copy of your logs as will need them if go to the anti-malware forum of your choice for help to make sure it is clean and everything removed. Note : Do not post in more than 1 forum

Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.

WWarren
WWarren Question owner

So far it seems to have worked! Now if I can get it to hold my launch page, I am in business!! Thank you!