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FreeCreditReport.com opens up firefox when I boot up my system each day. I have NEVER gone to that site and would NOT use it. It is beyond irritating. It is NOT in my bookmarks. It is not in my start up menu. I can't figure where it comes from or how to get rid of it! I just ran xRay my PC and quaranteed adware, but it still comes up.
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You can use the MSConfig program or the Autoruns utility to see which software and services are getting started (be cautious with disabling services).
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hello, please check if the shortcut you use to launch firefox is manipulated - right-click it & go to properties and make sure that there is no FreeCreditReport.com command line switch appended at the end of the target field.
also run a full scan of your system with security 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
Zgjidhja e Zgjedhur
You can use the MSConfig program or the Autoruns utility to see which software and services are getting started (be cautious with disabling services).
Thanks! I think I've found it. Appreciate your assistance!
Hi artsygirl,
- Out of curiosity what was it that caused your problem ?
- Or at least what did you do to stop this particular problem ?
What was the name of the rogue software ?
- Or at least what did you do to stop this particular problem ?
I also note looking at the system information (see aside in the forum) you have listed as an inactive extension
- "Updater By SweetPacks 2.0.0.609 (Inactive) "
Sweetpacks is often considered to be unwanted; or even by some; to be malware.
- see for instance the thread
"Restore default settings not working due to sweetpack."
/questions/964290 - see also https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/blocked/
Note sweetpacks was bloclklisted in June
You may need to be a bit more cautious when downloading software
- Always try to find reviews of the software
and the download sites before downloading anything - Lookout for extra software bundled with what you want.
Be aware of any tick boxes hidden in smallprint about adding;
or not !! including extra features and software.