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Hi there,
Hope you're doing well and wondering if you can please help me out.
I'm using Firefox 3.0.6 and going to Tools -> Options -> Content -> Block Pop-up Windows = I keep checking this and there are also no websites when I select the Exceptions button, but no matter what, it will always automatically uncheck within 1-2 minutes of checking "Block pop-up windows." The pop-up windows start coming again incessantly (avg. every 30 seconds-2 minutes, it is to the pt. where I'm unable to stay focused on my work).
I have McAfee protection, I've cleared cache, cookies, temp files, history, and I run anti-spy programs on a minimum monthly basis. I just don't understand this.
PLEASE help. I would really appreciate it! Thanks so much! :)

More info if needed:
-MS windows XP professional v. 5.1.2600 pack 3
-Dell x86 2GB desktop
-Pop-ups in the last 10 minutes include:

A) Yahoo! 404- page not found (5 of these): The page “http://85.12.43.105/go/?cmp=system32&uid=60da025e010111deaba...” can't be located.

B) Whitepages.com mortgages in Pinole, CA search

C-E) Internetopiniongroup.com  FoodMarket Panel Lays ad & Bonus Rewards Offer & Offer Page with Security Alert message.

Answer
Hello Ari,

Click on the link below to download and install CCLEANER;
http://www.ccleaner.com/download
Run it to entirely fix the registry and clear it of infections
Run it to clear the system of cookies
Run it to clear the system of orphaned short cuts and many other problems.

Once done please restart computer and click on the link below to download and install Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware;
http://dw.com.com/redir?edId=3&siteId=4&oId=3000-8022_4-10804572&ontId=8022_4&sp...
Install an update then run it to scan for underlying malware/spyware/resistant infections within the Registry.
When complete, you are greeted by a result log, please save it and copy and paste it here for me. Otherwise continue to let the program delete/remove the infections.
Restart the computer.


Kind Regards,
Lenny.

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NB:I do not accept PRIVATE QUESTIONS I can answer most questions based on Windows XP PRO infections.From the most common troubling issues related to eradicating sticky Worm infection(those that tend to become invisible in a client's computer). This is a form of correcting client's PC malfunction from my PC via communication through the internet. The following is a list of problems I can eradicate remotely(via remote Assistance made possible by Windows Live Messenger); -Virus and Spyware removal, Trojans, Browser hijackers and the like. NB:YOU BETTER NOT ASK ME A SIMILAR QUESTON THAT YOU HAVE ASKED SEVERAL EXPERTS ON THE BOARD/FORUM FOR I WON'T BE PREPARED TO ANSWER. MANY APOLOGIES. Again... I prefer to strictly respond to IT Security Questions in this department. I will not respond to repetitive questions I will not respond to SPAM questions e.g. email account password resets etcetera.

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I have been troubleshooting and maintaining system based on the Windows XP Pro environment for about 10 years now.

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