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how can i disable the pornographic ads?

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I get ads when I visit websites (google and youtube, especially) most of the ads contain pornographic material which is annoying when I have kids accompanying me.

I get ads when I visit websites (google and youtube, especially) most of the ads contain pornographic material which is annoying when I have kids accompanying me.

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this sounds like a problem possibly caused by malware on your pc. please go to firefox > addons > extensions & remove any suspicious entries (toolbars, things that you have not installed intentionally, don't know what purpose they serve, etc). also go to the windows control panel / programs and remove all toolbars or potentially unwanted software from there and run a full scan of your system with the security software that you have in place and different other tools like the free version of malwarebytes & adwcleaner.

Remove a toolbar that has taken over your Firefox search or home page Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware

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Assuming it is not that you have higher standards than search sites do in considering what is suitable then the problem is likely to be that you have malware on the computer.

If children actually use the computer, consider taking some extra precautions.



Standard & applicable response about malware:

Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.

You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:

Microsoft Security Essentials is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.


Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

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