What is this sponsored site in the mail section and how do I stop it?

When I opened my email, there is a "sponsored" add that takes you to a website. I don't know how or why this is in my browser, but I don't like it and want it removed. I can change my browser to a different one.

Sometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.
SCAN WITH ALL PROGRAMS.
* [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 and the [[Remove a toolbar that has taken over your Firefox search or home page]] article.
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