Useless box pops up in corner promoting twitter and other sites I never use annoying me!

a useless annoying box pops up in corner promoting twitter and other sites I never use annoying me!

What you are experiencing is 100% related to Malware.
Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.
You can try these free programs to scan for malware, which work with your existing antivirus software:
* [http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/default.aspx Microsoft Safety Scanner]
* [http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free/ MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware]
* [http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363 TDSSKiller - AntiRootkit Utility]
* [http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro/ Hitman Pro]
* [http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/ ESET Online Scanner]
[http://windows.microsoft.com/MSE Microsoft Security Essentials] is a good permanent antivirus for Windows 7/Vista/XP if you don't already have one.
Further information can be found in the [[Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware]] article.
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hello,i have updated to the new 11,and now i tunes will not open,error pops up,says Data Execution Prevention,and other error we can not complete ur i tune request,unknown error 4002,i have uninstalled and reinstalled ,has been no help.

- Try restoring on another computer.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

I have a problem in the email alerts and Twitter and other applications in ios 7

I have a problem in the email alerts and Twitter and other applications in ios 7
push notifications not working

If you don't have access to your rescue email address (you won't be able to change it until you can answer 2 of your questions) then see if the instructions on this user tip helps you get the questions reset : https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4551

Using Mac OSX 10.7.1: recently replaced our DSL modum & wireless router and suddently I can't get some web sites to load. Many do, but Twitter and others often do not. I've reset the browsing historty, forms, cookies and cache but it continues to happen.

Using Mac OSX 10.7.1: recently replaced our DSL modum and wireless router, suddenly I can't get some web sites to load. Many do, but Twitter and others often do not. I've reset the browsing history, forms, cookies and cache but it continues to happen.

Ok, first thing, why are you doing anything with WAMP or XAMPP when you're running a Mac? MAMP should be what you want unless you're not explaining part of what you are trying to do.
2nd thing, I haven't used MAMP in a while, but there are two possibilities for not seeing what you want to see once you have MAMP turned on. One possibility is that you already have "Web Sharing" turned on in your Sharing Preference Pane. If that is the case, port 80 will already be taken and you'll be seeing the default Apache install (files are stored at /Library/WebServer/Documents/). This would push MAMP to either not turn on it's web serving capabilities, or to push it to another port. The other possibility is that MAMP defaults to another port anyway. So instead of localhost, you might have to type in localhost:8080 or something similar. I believe the control panel that gets installed can take you to the currently MAMP-served page, and it can also help you change which port your serving on.
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Take your complaints to Twitter and other public websites

I've read tons of complaints recently on this board, and very few responses from Comcast. I suggest you take all your compaints to @Comcast on Twitter and other public websites, otherwise, the only readers may be us. I'm beggining to feel like this message board is a way to keep their disgruntled consumers contained. Also, if your issues go unresolved, drop a line to your State commerce/consumer protection agencies. Comcast share prices are near all-time highs, so I am sure they can afford to listen to us.

Same thing here. Only I was charged $227.64 despite a typical $135 bill. I was charged for a movie I never rented. Called and was told due to outages, there was nothing they could do about the weather and the movie would not have been charged had I not seen the movie. Horrible experience. After sever storm outages here in Texas, it seems there is no help, even after calling customer service.

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There is no need to download anything to solve this problem.
You may have installed one or more of the common types of ad-injection malware. Follow the instructions on this Apple Support page to remove it. It's been reported that some variants of the "VSearch" malware block access to the page. If that happens, start in safe mode by holding down the shift key at the startup chime, then try again.
Back up all data before making any changes.
One of the steps in the article is to remove malicious Safari extensions. Do the equivalent in the Chrome and Firefox browsers, if you use either of those. If Safari crashes on launch, skip that step and come back to it after you've done everything else.
If you don't find any of the files or extensions listed, or if removing them doesn't stop the ad injection, ask for further instructions.
Make sure you don't repeat the mistake that led you to install the malware. It may have come from an Internet cesspit such as "Softonic" or "CNET Download." Never visit either of those sites again. You might also have downloaded it from an ad in a page on some other site. The ad would probably have included a large green button labeled "Download" or "Download Now" in white letters. The button is designed to confuse people who intend to download something else on the same page. If you ever download a file that isn't obviously what you expected, delete it immediately.
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Still in System Preferences, open the App Store or Software Update pane and check the box marked
Install system data files and security updates (OS X 10.10 or later)
or
Download updates automatically (OS X 10.9 or earlier)
if it's not already checked.

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You may have installed the "DownLite" trojan, perhaps under a different name. Remove it as follows.
Malware is constantly changing to get around the defenses against it. The instructions in this comment are valid as of now, as far as I know. They won't necessarily be valid in the future. Anyone finding this comment a few days or more after it was posted should look for more recent discussions or start a new one.
Back up all data.
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/LaunchAgents/com.vsearch.agent.plist
Right-click or control-click the line and select
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from the contextual menu.* A folder should open with an item named "VSearch" selected. Drag the selected item to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator login password.
Repeat with each of these lines:
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vsearch.daemon.plist
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.vsearch.helper.plist
/Library/LaunchDaemons/Jack.plist
Restart the computer and empty the Trash. Then delete the following items in the same way:
/Library/Application Support/VSearch
/Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/Jack
/System/Library/Frameworks/VSearch.framework
~/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ConduitNPAPIPlugin.plugin
Some of these items may be absent, in which case you'll get a message that the file can't be found. Skip that item and go on to the next one.
From the Safari menu bar, select
          Safari ▹ Preferences... ▹ Extensions
Uninstall any extensions you don't know you need, including any that have the word "Spigot" or "Conduit" in the description. If in doubt, uninstall all extensions. Do the equivalent for the Firefox and Chrome browsers, if you use either of those.
This trojan is distributed on illegal websites that traffic in pirated movies. If you, or anyone else who uses the computer, visit such sites and follow prompts to install software, you can expect much worse to happen in the future.
You may be wondering why you didn't get a warning from Gatekeeper about installing software from an unknown developer, as you should have. The reason is that the DownLite developer has a codesigning certificate issued by Apple, which causes Gatekeeper to give the installer a pass. Apple could revoke the certificate, but as of this writing, has not done so, even though it's aware of the problem. This failure of oversight is inexcusable and has compromised both Gatekeeper and the Developer ID program. You can't rely on Gatekeeper alone to protect you from harmful software.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard by pressing the key combination command-C. In the Finder, select
          Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.

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Hi
I want delete a box in my iphone. This box say: password incorrect. enter voicemail password. I never use passwords.

Call your carrier as they can help you. This happened to me & it was the last 4 digits of my cell #.

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Go to menu toolbar and to Sequence>Render All and ensure that all the items you need rendered are checked.
Good luck,
Russ

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Thanks.

Unfortunately, you have installed malware by clicking on a pop up ad.
Removal instructions here >> The Safe Mac » Adware Removal Guide
Uninstall CleanGenius > Mac App uninstaller: How to uninstall the Macintosh applications with CleanGenius uninstaller on Mac OS X?
Third party maintenance utilities are not necessary on a Mac and can actually do more harm than good and cannot remove malware > Mac App uninstaller: How to uninstall the Macintosh applications with CleanGenius uninstaller on Mac OS X?

Wen i close firefox using win 7, and restart it, i get a box that says it is already running and to close it before using--but it wort close and the same thing keeps happening. what is wrong--previous versions on vista did,nt do this?

if i open firefox and use it, when i get to last window and close it, if i try to reopen it, it says already open and to close pages but it will not close--the same box keeps coming back
== This happened ==
Every time Firefox opened
== first time i loaded it onto new computer with win 7 64 bit

Firefox v 3.6.3 running Win 7 Home premium. About every 6th or 7th time I go to open Firefox from my desktop I receive the same msg as the original poster receives. I must restart to clear up the problem. When I select restart it states a forced shutdown is required and asks if I want to proceed. I click yes, the computer restarts and problem is fixed until the next occurrence.
My thanks for any assistance that may be available.
If you require a screenshot let me know, please include instructions on how to do this though.

Apps like twitter, and facebook? Can you use them without Wi-Fi?

I was just wondering if you can use apps like twitter, instagram, skype, and facebook. If your not connected to Wi-Fi?

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What is weird is I downloaded Twitter (Free) and there is an itsy program. The app store stays I have updates. I download Twitter successfully but then I go into update again and shows I need to download again. Also the itsy program says another name which I have no idea who it is. What's up with this. No I don't have any pirated apps on my account.

https://discussions.apple.com/message/15535026#15535026

HELP: can connect to FB, TWITTER, MySPACE, BBM and other instant messaging but not to youtube and other sites

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Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the extensions is causing the problem (switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox (Tools) > Add-ons > Appearance/Themes).
*Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Safe+Mode
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Troubleshooting+extensions+and+themes
Do a malware check with some malware scanning programs. 
You need to scan with all programs because each program detects different malware. 
Make sure that you update each program to get the latest version of their databases before doing a scan. 
* http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php - Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
* http://www.superantispyware.com/ - SuperAntispyware
* http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx - Windows Defender: Home Page
* http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html - Spybot Search & Destroy
* http://www.lavasoft.com/products/ad_aware_free.php - Ad-Aware Free
See also:
* "Spyware on Windows": http://kb.mozillazine.org/Popups_not_blocked

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