Firefox and IE problems

alex_748 · 12-23-2007, 11:35 AM

I have been a loyal user of firefox for over a year and a half, and havent looked back at IE since. However it seems that whenever I'm in firefox, iexplorer always finds a way to rear its ugly little head with popups every so often. It's even worse when I open up IE. Any input on this would be helpful

Clark76 · 12-24-2007, 09:28 AM

When you say pop-ups are you meaning advertising pop-ups?

If so, then please follow the instructions in MicroBell's 5 Step Process found here

Then start a new thread here. The Hijackthis Log Help forum is always busy so please be patient.

**Bartender** · 12-26-2007, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by alex_748

However it seems that whenever I'm in firefox, iexplorer always finds a way to rear its ugly little head with popups every so often.

I don't get it. Are you saying that IE starts itself up while you're using Firefox? If so you've definitely got some malware on board. Unless you're in a weird situation (such as myself, with a dial-up ISP that only works with IE), you should be able to use Firefox without IE running at all.

Have you downloaded/installed the add-on AdBlock Plus into your Firefox?

Aloriality · 12-28-2007, 06:17 PM

I am having the same problem. Yes IE opens itself up while I'm using firefox, and it's with adds.

I'm going to try the 5 step process thing, hopefully it will work. But will keep an eye open on this thread in case anyone comes up with other suggestions.

12-23-2007, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
alex_748 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 32 OS: xp	Firefox and IE problems I have been a loyal user of firefox for over a year and a half, and havent looked back at IE since. However it seems that whenever I'm in firefox, iexplorer always finds a way to rear its ugly little head with popups every so often. It's even worse when I open up IE. Any input on this would be helpful

12-24-2007, 09:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Clark76 Analyst, Security Team ; Rangemaster, TSF Academy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,688 OS: XP Pro, Vista, Ubuntu 8.10	Re: Firefox and IE problems When you say pop-ups are you meaning advertising pop-ups? If so, then please follow the instructions in MicroBell's 5 Step Process found here Then start a new thread here. The Hijackthis Log Help forum is always busy so please be patient. __________________ Proud Member of ASAP Proud Member of UNITE If you feel we've helped you, Please Donate to the Forum

12-28-2007, 06:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
Aloriality Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1 OS: XP Home SP 2	Re: Firefox and IE problems I am having the same problem. Yes IE opens itself up while I'm using firefox, and it's with adds. I'm going to try the 5 step process thing, hopefully it will work. But will keep an eye open on this thread in case anyone comes up with other suggestions.