Pop up keeps coming up with a download / run request. Usually stating that a video is not supported. Sometimes another type ad or something is there. I have increased MS popup protection, run scans by MS Security Essentials and Avast but have not been able to find it.

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- Uninstall Utility Uninstall our software using avastclear Sometimes it's not possible to uninstall Avast the standard way - using the ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS in control panel.
- Once again, I appreciate notifications if I've gotten a virus, but I don't really need a popup every time it updates virus definitions, or every time it wants me to upgrade to Avast premium.
- How to remove “Critical Firefox Update” pop-up [Virus removal guide] Patrik (Myantispyware admin) October 9, 2017 No Comment The Critical Firefox Update is a misleading page that displays fake alerts offering install an questionable software.
- I keep getting a popup that says a 'Malware Blocked' or avast!Webshield has blocked a harmful webpage or url.The alert gives me a URL address and if I click on 'show details' it takes me to a.
- “Browser Update Available” pop-up that will appear on lower left corner of the screen is part of an adware that constantly bothers computer user with various ads. This particular pop-up is intended to download a fake update.
Re your popups check your browser add-ons and see ifr you've got adware on there.
Alternatively, try these “free” on demand scanners which will not interfere with your resident AV program - you might need to run them in Safe Mode or Safe Mode With Networking:
Go to www.malwarebytes.org and download, install, update and run the free version – just follow the prompts. You may need to rename the installation file to 123.exe or something similar to prevent the malware from disabling/blocking the installation. Or you might want to download the installation file to a flash drive or CD and then install Malwarebytes on the infected computer.
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Try Hitman Pro Trial Version: http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro This program may be run from a flash drive.
Mac Upgrade From 10.6 To 10.7
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Try TDSS Killer: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-tdss-tdl3-alureon-rootkit-using-tdsskillerTDSS Killer may be run from a flash drive.
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Try the Eset Online Scanner: http://go.eset.com/us/online-scanner
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Free Mac Upgrade
Try this MS scanner: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
Mac Upgrade 10.7
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