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How to fix popups when pop up blocker is already on?

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rm2463a
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I have already gone into Firefox preferences, turned my popup blocker on, and removed all exceptions. However, I'm still getting a TON of popups, mostly for software updates and downloads. There is no malware on my computer and the popups do have the Firefox bookmark bar, so I know they are coming from Firefox.

Please help! It's really frustrating and slowing my computer down because they're constantly getting in the way when I'm trying to navigate.

I have already gone into Firefox preferences, turned my popup blocker on, and removed all exceptions. However, I'm still getting a TON of popups, mostly for software updates and downloads. There is no malware on my computer and the popups do have the Firefox bookmark bar, so I know they are coming from Firefox. Please help! It's really frustrating and slowing my computer down because they're constantly getting in the way when I'm trying to navigate.

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hello rm2463a, you have a malicious extension present on your system - please go to tools > addons > extensions & remove bSaving.

Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware

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hello rm2463a, you have a malicious extension present on your system - please go to tools > addons > extensions & remove bSaving.

Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware

cor-el
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Please update to the current Firefox 26 release.

  • Help > About Firefox

The Firefox 23 version that you currently run is no longer supported with security updates.

  • It is important to update Firefox and add-ons to the latest version to get all security fixes.