Stop firefox opening multiple update tabs automatically

Hi there I'm having trouble with firefox opening up auto update tabs by itself. When you are on any site after about 5 seconds a new tab opens requesting you to auto update my video player. Then 5 seconds later another tab opens saying the same thing. and again. and again and so on perpetually. If left unattended for two minutes 85+ tabs will have opened. I am running firefox 30 on windows 7. I have found a temporary fix is to reset firefox. This works for a few days and then the update will occur 5-10 times in a session and then stop. Then a few days later it reaches critical mass and hijacks firefox, tab after tab after tab.
I would like to have gotten a screen shot but the reset lost the tabs. I don't think the problem will have shown in the troubleshooting diagnostic (mainly due to the reset). I have gone through my history and have managed to get the common URLs of the tabs.
An occasional one
Install in a Flash http://lp.sharelive.net/?sysid=406&appid=1154&lpid=2883&subid=0081487796556604012
An occasional one (that I don't have a URL for) is your firefox video player may be out of date please check to see the latest version. I click on the apply and install button and it links me to Video Player Recommended http://www.lpmxp2016.com/6E29324C312E33517057256558763C2FA181039CFE41D8B572BE703BC40F1AFB45E301310E1D0C1782598A403ED704FC?tgu_src_lp_domain=www.ultimateplayersetup.com&CID=274930&ClickID=07_12005543_aa8381ee-014e-4747-8386-21904dcce45b&AffliateReferenceID=OTF8MzIwOXxBVXwyfDF8fA
Another occasional one
Install in a Flash http://lp.sharelive.net/?sysid=406&appid=1154&lpid=2883&subid=0081487796556604012
Another occasional one
Offer http://clkmon.com/static/lprdr.html?r=http%3A%2F%2Flp.sharelive.net%2F%3Fsysid%3D406%26appid%3D1154%26lpid%3D2883%26subid%3D0081487796556604012
One of the more prolific
Download VLC Player http://www.onefloorserve.com/VLC/lp1.aspx?appId=335717&source=saymedia_1fa&cid=273021&clickid=07_11728158_b4d3e85d-4125-48da-b75c-7c0dc50e5af8
One of the more prolific
1Player http://www.onefloorserve.com/lps/player_lp7.aspx?appId=339032&source=saymedia_1fa&cid=277984&clickid=07_11728149_d772e93e-ffda-4d8a-8d4e-16dd2b91f4dc
One of the more prolific
Video Player Recommended http://www.lpmxp2017.com/3D47345752317B4C21753046437649629852665CDE1580523D7CF3B5A0C54C81B5742D4921BEEE755BD11A6BCC59CDE0?tgu_src_lp_domain=www.ultimateplayersetup.com&CID=274930&ClickID=07_11728221_307d54a4-a760-4345-a66c-b324eed6e5f0&AffliateReferenceID=OTF8MzQ0OXxBVXwyfDF8fA
One of the more prolific
Please Update to the Latest Version http://www.lpmxp2017.com/2378404779436B40657C70674D262053FC84823728C5E60FC131B6089B40884DEE657F2A41E779910CB63298C57A3116?tgu_src_lp_domain=www.ultimateplayersetup.com&CID=274546&ClickID=07_11790200_65a8241e-09cd-43a3-b451-2b21533c1292&AffliateReferenceID=OTN8NDMyNnxBVXwyfDF8fA
A common variant
1Player http://www.onefloorserve.com/lps/player_lp8.aspx?appId=339033&source=saymedia_1fa&cid=277992&clickid=07_11800247_6eb3dc39-4717-412b-8138-45204c0ad363
Another one
Please Update to the Latest Version http://www.lpmxp2016.com/5870494A472D7C6636547E5F5A337B6B5BB218B9DB583B83A898A86EEF2E49732FE672124E77A0568DCF43D9F0DAF327?tgu_src_lp_domain=www.ultimateplayersetup.com&CID=274931&ClickID=07_11976377_fea87410-eb92-4004-a5fb-d58db3f6fbb3&AffliateReferenceID=OTF8MzE4MXxBVXwyfDF8fA
During all this going on is a program file download/install box is appearing asking if I want to save the file. Its 1.2 meg entitled player_setup.exe from download source http://kyle.mxp2203.com/I2ETeZ9CRw3yY0pXQgCz3Ks7vFKYiPYoWpVJ7FDEM_LNTKNN4VpnFBNK408G1M9qRBUoGCRE1XTI-LPLDH-vsA-jFn3DLSvbup3AAcZaR3XjA8bbIoFhtsDY4dpBIl6j
I thought if I downloaded the file and ran it then the messages would disappear. The file was a media player file associated with multiple advertising addons that would be installed if you did a typical install. I did a custom install and only installed the player. This did not stop the problem. The tab thing remained. I have uninstalled the program. The problem existed a few weeks before I did this so installing was not a trigger for further attacks.
I have discovered that resetting firefox also breaks a few links. I have to re-allow popups and re-enable my java plugins. I am enrolled in a tafe course and it also runs a diagnostic. This is what it checks.
Skillsoft Browser Capabilities Check.
Your browser results have been saved to our server and can be
accessed for the next 30 days using this URL.
http://browser.skillport.com/bh/results.asp?resultsid=%7BCA2FAAE1%2D1E93%2D4B5B%2D81EA%2DB7D02252DB2B%7D
User Details.
Your e-mail damo74@iinet.net.au
IP Address 124.171.39.176
Approximate Connection Speed 895 kbps
Date and Time of Test 02 Jul 2014 00:46:41
Proxy Via
Combined Technical Specifications (20140520)
This test checks compatibility for a combined specification of SkillSoft Course
Player, Simulation Player and SkillPort
Test Operating System
Result Pass
Your Computer Microsoft Windows 7
Test Browser Type
Result Pass
Your Computer Firefox
Test Browser Version
Result Pass
Your Computer 30.0
Test Adobe Flash
Result Pass
Your Computer 13.0 r0
Test Java Environment
Result Pass
Your Computer Oracle Corporation
Version 7.0 Update 60 (1.7.0_60)
Test PopUp Blocker
Result Pass
Your Computer No PopUp Blocker Detected.
I have checked my plugins and have received the following text
Plugin Status
Step 1: Click Update to update a plugin.
Step 2: Complete all recommended updates before restarting your browser.
Potentially vulnerable plugins Plugin Status Action
Shockwave for DirectorAdobe Shockwave for Director Netscape plug-in, version 11.6.3.633 vulnerable
11.6.3.633
Update Now
Shockwave FlashShockwave Flash 13.0 r0 vulnerable
13.0.0.214
Update Now
Unknown Plugins Plugin Status Action
Microsoft Office 2010The plug-in allows you to open and edit files using Microsoft Office applications unknown
14.0.4761.1000
Research
Windows Live Photo GalleryNPWLPG unknown
15.4.3538.513
Research
PicasaPicasa plugin unknown
3.0.0.0
Research
globalUpdate UpdateglobalUpdate Update unknown
1.3.25.0
Research
These plugins are up to date Plugin Status Action
Adobe AcrobatAdobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 10.1.9 Up to Date
10.1.9.22
Up to Date
Silverlight Plug-In5.1.30214.0 Up to Date
5.1.30214.0
Up to Date
Java Deployment Toolkit 7.0.600.19NPRuntime Script Plug-in Library for Java(TM) Deploy Up to Date
10.60.2.19
Up to Date
Java(TM) Platform SE 7 U60Next Generation Java Plug-in 10.60.2 for Mozilla browsers Up to Date
10.60.2.19
Up to Date
On top of the plugin assessment was a warning from firefox. "Firefox has prevented the unsafe plugin "java deployment toolkit" from running on www.mozilla.org continue blocking / allow. I chose to continue blocking.
I had a bit more of a look at my plugins through the add-on manager. Java deployment toolkit 7 was installed. And came up with a warning message that Java deployment toolkit 7 was vulnerable. On checking for more information I get diverted to
Add-ons for Firefox
Blocklist
Java Deployment Toolkit (click-to-play)
Java Deployment Toolkit (click-to-play) has been blocked for your protection.
I have since disabled the plugin.
Can you shed any light on what is going on or have I stumbled across the solution by disabling the toolkit.
Hopefully we can address the issue before it gets hijacked again.
Please help cos I get really frustrated when it gets hijacked and I have to reset.

Kindly check the addons in your firefox
Tools > Addons
Remove or Disable all unwanted / suspicious ones.
Then try to browse again. See if the problem comes again.

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