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I keep on getting unwanted adverts poping op

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When I am searching the web every 5 seconds unwanted adverts pop up and take over my screen. How can I stop this from happening?

When I am searching the web every 5 seconds unwanted adverts pop up and take over my screen. How can I stop this from happening?

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This type of behaviour can be caused by malware. Try running several malware scanners. It is best to run several as each will pick up things that the others miss. Some scanners you can try are: