Apple installed 'stuff' pop-ups

How can I stop the annoying pop ups--probably installed by Apple--from showing up instead of my Screen Savers? Today it was an iPhone advertisement. I vaguely remember using an application called TinkerTool in the past and I have updated my version of it. The problem? I don't know how to find the troubling pop ups so I can delete them.
Help!!

This is really not so complicated. The RSS Visualizer is part of the System; you don't delete it. It allows RSS feeds to supply your screensaver. RSS feeds are direct feeds or links usually to a particular site, often, but not always, news sites. One of the possible RSS feeds to RSS Visualizer is from Apple. This is where the ads are coming from. _If you have Random checked, it will, among the other screensavers, use RSS Visualilzer. This is why you are getting the ads._
If you don't want the ads, you have several options: Uncheck Random and select a particular screensaver, but not RSS Visualizer. Or, check RSS Visualizer and select a different RSS feed, something other than Apple. (But this may still hook you up to someone else's advertising.)
Or don't use screensavers at all; use display sleep.

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The too-full hard disk drive is an issue to contend with, a backup to external hard disk drive is recommended, then you can remove any user created (itunes, iphoto, movies) once reliable libraries are moved or copied to the external. There is a way to move libraries, etc correctly so they can be used by their associated applications.
That is not why I am writing now.
I'm curious about how your computer arrived at possibly having adware installed, and what kind it has in it, or at least in the Firefox browser (or other locations) since the Install Torch is a proof of some kind of adware... And you should look into
•The Safe Mac: Adware Removal Guide
http://www.thesafemac.com/arg/
From a web site suggesting another path to cure that, the following suggests anyone with the issue you describe to download & install some probably bogus removal tools to be rid of the stuff your computer is doing, but really the answer is in the Adware removal guide....
"Victims often notice Torch Browser or Torch add-ons and extensions such as Torch Music installed onto their computers without consent. if this is the case, it is likely that Torch Browser bundled with previous downloads including freeware, shareware, codecs, and torrents. Torch Browser primarily bundles with media related software including video converters and P2P clients, as well as third-party browser add-ons, extensions, plug-ins, and Toolbars."    -- this, from a possibly bogus site where one could get an Uninstaller; but their removal tool can be a source of bigger problems, since it Installs more stuff.
The adware known as Conduit has been said to probably be behind this but there may be others. There are a few things the Safe Mac pages can help you find out about the item affecting your browser. These adware malware items can affect other browsers, in the same way it may have affected your FireFox. This appears to have been going on for a time, and likely has evolved since it first appeared a year or two ago.
So, this is something to look into.
Good luck & happy computing!

Every time I click something on web pages, like a link or a search bar, I get a poEvery time I click something on wr a search bar, I get a pop-up. It's usually a semi-related pop-up, like on Apple websites, I get a lot of MacKeeper pop-ups.

Every time I click something on web pages, like a link or a search bar, I get a pop-up. It's usually a semi-related pop-up, like on Apple websites, I get a lot of MacKeeper pop-ups. I let my younger brother use my laptop yesterday, and now this is happening. I think he might have downloaded something, but I don't know what it is called or anything so I don't know how to delete it.
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Your brother may have downloaded and installed something known as "adware." To see if that's the case, visit thomas_r.'s The Safe Mac website and look at the Adware Removal Guide page. You may also be able to use his Adware Removal Tool to get rid of the junk.
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HT203163 I cannot access iTunes store from my laptop. I could for years but suddenly - no. Have removed all recently installed software. Have uninstalled and re-installed both my anti-virus software and iTunes. Have allowed pop-ups. Have flushed the DNS.

I cannot access iTunes store from my laptop. I could for years but suddenly - no.
Have removed all recently installed software. Have uninstalled and re-installed both my anti-virus software and iTunes.
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Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt -
(Win 7/Vista) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 n above) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in
netsh winsock reset
Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now.
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iTunes 10.5 for Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US

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For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.
The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, need to revert to an older version or want to try the iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) release as a workaround for performance issues or compatibility with third party software.
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http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/

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I would agree with kevin_, it sounds like you have downloaded some adware.
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Stop downloading stolen content, provided by untrustworthy criminals, or you'll have this problem repeat itself. Next time it might be worse than simple adware.

OfficeJet "New HP... cartridge installed" pop-ups won't quit

HP Officejet 7310 All-in-One: Two pop-ups for “New HP Photo Print Cartridge [and Tri-color Print Cartridge] successfully installed” appear at monitor center EVERY time I print. My printer is directly connected to my PC, my work requires pop-ups enabled, and I frequently have to “Print current page” of a pdf. Each pop-up has to be dismissed before I can use mouse or keyboard. Happening for 2 months now. How can I turn these off?

Hello kenishal,
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Sorry to hear that the Officejet Pro 8500 is not printing its colors correctly, usually this type of issue is resolved by replacing the printhead. Hopefully we can get the printer past "checking device" to see if it has resolved the problem.
You can try removing and installing the printheads and the cartridges again, here is a walk through guide: 'Initializing' Displays on the All-in-One for Longer Than Expected During Setup.
If that helps get the printer to finish "checking device" and you are still having the missing or incorrect color issue, take a look through this support page: Fixing Ink Streaks, Faded Prints, and Other Common Print Quality.
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I keep getting pop ups to enter apple Id and password

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Do NOT click on popups or webpages offering updates to Firefox.
You appear to be posting from something other than Firefox (Internet Explorer ?)
Are you able to post a screenshot, it is probably a scam.
* [[How do I create a screenshot of my problem?]] <br /> (Please use a .jpeg or .png type compressed image; not some massive high resolution bitmap)
(Note AFAIK Firefox is soon to start a campaign to upgrade outdated versions but even that will be through the ordinary Firefox interface not through popups)
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We might be able to help if you would share what is happening. Why can you not download the latest version of iTunes?
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You can supplement your Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan with some other tools Firefox users have found effective. See: [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware]].
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(1) Extensions installed in Firefox
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(2) Windows Control Panel, Uninstall a Program
Click the "Installed on" column heading to bring the most recent infections, I mean, additions, to the top. This is useful in revealing bundles that may have snuck unwanted software onto your PC. Remove everything you don't remember choosing intentionally.
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Is MacKeeper supported by Apple? I keep getting pop-ups from it but I'm also getting them each time I click links within links?

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From your Safari menu bar click Safari > Preferences then select the Privacy tab.
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Please follow the directions in this support article. If there's no change, see below.
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