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Why do I get unsolicited tabs trying to go to these sites:http://consumer-notice.com http://hl.secure-update-get.org http://ggl.topsecure24.com?

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I also get messages saying a script failed to run. Both problems started at the same time.

I also get messages saying a script failed to run. Both problems started at the same time.

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hello johnlestes, this might be an issue caused by adware or malicious software on your pc. please perform all these steps:

  1. reset firefox (this will keep your bookmarks and passwords)
  2. afterwards go to the firefox menu ≡ > addons > extensions and in case there are still extensions listed there, disable them.
  3. finally run a full scan of your system with different security tools like the free version of malwarebytes and adwcleaner to make sure that adware isn't present in other places of your system as well.

Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware

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hello johnlestes, this might be an issue caused by adware or malicious software on your pc. please perform all these steps:

  1. reset firefox (this will keep your bookmarks and passwords)
  2. afterwards go to the firefox menu ≡ > addons > extensions and in case there are still extensions listed there, disable them.
  3. finally run a full scan of your system with different security tools like the free version of malwarebytes and adwcleaner to make sure that adware isn't present in other places of your system as well.

Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware