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    Frequently I get a tab popup when I'm browsing the internet. I downloaded a free version Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, and it has gotten rid of viruses several times now, but they keep coming back. What should I do?
     
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    Don't use Internet Explorer. It has always been the most vulnerable browser to the worst kinds of exploits.
     
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    I use Firefox.
     
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    I'm using and have always used Firefox.
     
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    Firefox released 8 patches in the past couple of days.

    To keep ahead of exploits they have as well. Different ones than IE...
     
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    Can you link me to the latest one?


    But, I'm thinking I have a hidden virus somewhere sitting in my computer.
     
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    help -> check for updates
     
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    No new updates for me.
     
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    Seriously, I have no idea what to do. It keeps coming back. Maleware keeps finding it, while Trend Micro scans and finds nothing.
     
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    What exactly is it doing?
     
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    Tab popups every minute or two.

    I think I might have gotten rid of it. I ran SUPERAntiSpyware in safe mode, and got rid of it...I think.
     
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    Nope, it keeps coming back.
     
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    uninstall then reinstall firefox from scratch. Probably need to find where it stores its addons and settings, too.

    See the announcement I just posted, too.
     
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    It has nothing to with Mozilla.

    My PC is infected with Adware Vundo Variant, and Trojan Alert.. I would reboot my whole PC, but I can't lose Microsoft Office.
     
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