FireFox - Pop up IE Adware?

[Nile]

Hello DyanmicDrivers.
Just yesterday or today - everytime I open FireFox, at some point a popup in IE pops up.. It popups with a website inside it(everytime this happens again, I'll post the site - as they're all different). I tried uninstalling IE Tab Viewer, but it didn't stop the popups in IE. I think I may of downloaded Adware.

To see a list of recently installed programs, go here: http://www.dynamicdrive.com/forums/showpost.php?p=177108&postcount=7

Programs that I've installed in the last week:

Uninstalled Filezilla
Installed SmartFTP
Reinstalled NotePad++
Installed update to PDN(Paint. net)
Installed MSN+
Installed Stylizer - then uninstalled
Installed EditorPlus - then uninstalled
Installed GTalk
Installed Gmail Notifier...

Can someone please help.


Some other things I forgot to say I installed:
First 10 topics(installed most plugins), if it hasn't changed since 1/2/09:
http://paintdotnet.forumer.com/viewforum.php?f=27&sid=80d76599d6c53350db10f8c33b2f2419

[PcTestCard.com]

Have you tried system restore?

Hope this helps!
Bill

[Twey]

Before that, you might want to try running some cleaner programs like Windows Defender, AVG Anti-Spyware, or Spybot Search & Destroy.

[Master_script_maker]

i found http://majorgeeks.com/ to be a great help when i had i bad virus. try their forums :).

[Nile]

Ok - I've tried spybot search and destroy. Heres a link that just popped up:
http://www.diet.com/index.php
Ok.. Now I don't know whats going on. It may be FF adware that I may of downloaded.. Or the IE default homepage which is: http://www.google.com/ig/dell?hl=en&client=dell-usuk&channel=us&ibd=608041, can someone go there and see if pop ups happen(refresh a couple, clear cache and such).
Ok... I figured out in both IE and Firefox, it opens IE windows with ads..

'nother link:
http://www.livetv4pc.tv/black/pg/QUAKE20090106TBARUS.html

[Master_script_maker]

try looking here (http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=664939)

[bluewalrus]

Maybe this http://en.allexperts.com/q/Internet-Appliances-3246/pop-ups.htm

[Nile]

Ahh, thanks bluewalrus.. It's working for the meanwhiles. I'll respond back if it happens again.

[Nile]

Ok, I'm sick of this. It happens whenever FireFox is open or Internet Explorer - I run Ad-Ware and SpyBot every day... I can't have this happen, does anyone else have any ideas?

(all spybot and ad-ware do is pick up a little click media cookies and such. :()

[codeexploiter]

Have you tried to start Firefox in safe mode (all add-ons will be disabled) and see whether you get the same issue?

It seems that IE Tab add-on has some issues, I've read sometimes back not sure whether it is about some ad-aware). Mozilla people recommending IE View (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/35) add-on over IE Tab.

[Nile]

I've already uninstalled IE Tab add-on, how do I completely get rid of it? No, I have not tried starting firefox in safe mode, I will next time I need something to work cross browser. I don't really need an IE Previewer, although I got it b/c Snookerman suggested it to me.

How do I get rid of this adware your talking about?

I have not tried a system restore but I assume it's already to late for that. Doesn't a system restore restore the system with in the last weak? Or does it completely re-install vista?

Trend Micro isn't working very well...
Spysweeper Webroot I've uninstalled a while ago.
Spybot and Adware run every day.
Windows Defender runs automatically.

[Nile]

Trend Micro finds something that it classifies as spyware in the exception list. I'm guessing the adware added it self to the list? Whenever I remove it it pops right back up on the list.
http://localhostr.com/files/d53da5/capture.png (http://localhostr.com/files/d53da5/capture.png)
Info: http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/grayware/ve_graywareDetails.asp?GNAME=ADW%5FBHO%2EJZ

I misunderstood this, this is on the exception list that will ALWAYS delete.

Trend Micro says there are no spywares, or any security leaks on my machine. :o

[Nile]

Ok... Ready?

Here's what I know:

I've downloaded MsnPlus which appears to also include C2Media. I also had a Trojan Horse Generic on my machine. (http://www.computing.net/answers/security/trojan-horse-generic-12avvj/24789.html) Which can slow down my computer, make ads, [etc (http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-6789en.html)]... I have SpyHunter3 installed now and running (after installing Avast and AVG [avg really helped, it found the trojan]) and its finding and cleaning up for me. :)

Notice if you click the etc... above, and look to the right, its a danger level 10. Ouch.

[jscheuer1]

I was going to say, but looks like you are already on the case. AVG is very aggressive in going after these things and is constantly updated.

[Nile]

Turns out SpyHunter is fake... AVG helped me find the trojan. Now I'm testing to see if its gone. ;)

[Nile]

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