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I keep getting pop ups windows everytime I go to Firefox browser. Most state that I need to upgrade my media player. I have both ignored and gone to install but my Norton Security tells me the origin of this upgrade is a TRojan Horse. I have a picture of the messages. I need your help. I am disappointed in Forefox lately for this is not the only occassion. Some of the add ons are also unsafe. (i.e. Better Surf).
I need a contact number so I can send the Printscreen Image.
Bottom line I no longer feel I can trust even these browsers. I need to resolve all these issues and I get all of these problems with both of My Browsers Chrome and Mozilla.
I cannot continue wasting such precious time fixing what I dont even understand. Also why no support number.
Your response will be absolute appreciated.
Sincerely,
Rossie'''bold text'''

Does Google have any "uninstaller" or "updater" for its stuff?
If you don't mind deleting those plugin files by hand, you can get the locations from a different page. Type or paste '''about:plugins''' in the address bar and press Enter. For each plugin file, the physical location should be listed. Note that some folders may be hidden and in order to reach those, you may want to copy as much as possible of the path (not including the final file name) and paste that into Finder to drill down into the hidden folders.
Any luck?

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