What keeps hijacking my Firefox in several different ways and what can I do about it?

I would like to know who/what/how hijacks my homepage and changes it into something I don't want? It was just changed to Roboform, which is an add-on that I have but it has never hijacked me before and I don't think Roboform did it.
I just recently "restored" my Firefox because all sorts of ?malware? were hijacking me and creating new tabs that wanted me to download various things. I used my IE8 for a while researching my Firefox issue and running 3 different virus/malware removal programs. After everything looked good there I added back my Roboform to the "restored" firefox and everything was good until now.
I see I still have Adobe add-ons. I have been very suspicious of Adobe, Java and Google. I still have some unwanted additions that Google downloaded that I can't seem to get rid of even when I do an uninstall. OTshot is one of them. Since so many applications require Java and Adobe, I would also like to know if there is a way to use any of them without running the strong risk of malware?
It is interesting to me that IE8 didn't have any problems with the malware before I removed it. IE8 has lots of other problems though and IE9 never upgrade successfully, which is why I now use Firefox.
Thanks

When add-ons upgrade, they often open a page to tell you about their new features, but this should be in addition to your home page, in a separate tab. This is designed to be a one-time event, and you won't find that page listed when you check your home page setting in the Options dialog. Does that sounds consistent with what happened?
Some users got Otshot (Hotshot) last year when installing an unofficial distribution of Firefox. If you see that, you should clean it out. See: [https://support.mozilla.org/questions/954851 when i installed firefox i also got something called Otshot. it's not in my directory of programs. how do i uninstall it?].

Similar Messages

What drivers do I need to reinstall different OS and where can I download them for ThinkPads T61?

I just accidentally purchased one ThinkPads T61 with Linux OS version. I don't use Linux so I plan to wipe out Linux and install Windows XP Pro instead. I have the Windows OS, but as I know I will need to install some drivers afterward to make the notebook work properly.
My question would be: How many and what drivers do I need to reinstall different OS and where can I download them?
Thank you for your help!
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Right here.
T60 2623-D7U, 3 GB Ram. Dual boot XP and Linux Mint.
T400 2765-T7U Windows 7
Registered Linux User #160145
FYI: I am not employed by Lenovo

My imac will not connect to wifi what so ever. i have tried 3 different routers and all my other apple devices work fine. when i take it to the genius bar it seems to work with apples instore wifi. thus leading the "geniuses" to say nothing is wrong.

my imac will not connect to wifi what so ever. i have tried 3 different routers and all my other apple devices work fine. when i take it to the genius bar it seems to work with apples instore wifi. thus leading the "geniuses" to say nothing is wrong.

Back up all data before making any changes.
Step 1
Take all the applicable steps in this support article.
Step 2
If you're running OS X 10.8.4 or later, run Wireless Diagnostics and take the remedial steps suggested in the summary that appears, if any. The program also generates a large file of information about your system, which would be used by Apple Engineering in case of a support incident. Don't post the contents here.
Step 3
If you're not using a wireless keyboard or trackpad, disable Bluetooth by selecting Turn Bluetooth Off from the menu with the Bluetooth icon. If you don't have that menu, open the Bluetooth preference pane in System Preferences and check the box marked Show Bluetooth in menu bar. Test. Continue if you find that Wi-Fi is faster with Bluetooth disabled.
From that same menu, select Open Bluetooth Preferences. If the box labeled Discoverable is checked, uncheck it. Click the Advanced button, and in the sheet that opens, uncheck the top three boxes, if any are checked. Click OK. Enable Bluetooth and test again.
If the application called "Bluetooth Setup Assistant" is running, quit it.
Step 4
This step will erase all your settings in the Network preference pane. Make a note of them before you begin, and recreate them afterwards. It may be helpful to take screenshots of the preference pane.
Triple-click the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration
Right-click or control-click the highlighted line and select
Services ▹ Reveal
from the contextual menu.* A folder should open with an item named "SystemConfiguration" selected. Move the selected item to the Trash. You may be prompted for your administrator password.
*If you don't see the contextual menu item, copy the selected text to the Clipboard (command-C). In the Finder, select
Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar, paste into the box that opens (command-V). You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.
Step 5
Reset the System Management Controller.
Step 6
Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service center.
Back up all data on the internal drive(s) before you hand over your computer to anyone. There are ways to back up a computer that isn't fully functional — ask if you need guidance.
If privacy is a concern, erase the data partition(s) with the option to write zeros* (do this only if you have at least two complete, independent backups, and you know how to restore to an empty drive from any of them.) Don’t erase the recovery partition, if present.
Keeping your confidential data secure during hardware repair
*An SSD doesn't need to be zeroed.

My MBA 13" Late 2010 displayport to TV has stopped working, is there a way to troubleshoot the port? Have tried several different ways of trying, but TV still reads "No Signal"?

My MBA 13" Late 2010 displayport to TV has stopped working, is there a way to troubleshoot the port? Have tried several different ways of trying, but TV still reads "No Signal" while the TV changes resolution as if it were sharing it's screen?

Hi garyducati,
If you are having issues with the video out on your MacBook Air, you may find the following article helpful:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Regards,
- Brenden

I have an iPhone 5, yesterday it wasn't receiving any signal. I reset it and when it cam back on it said plug into iTunes, i did that but now it comes up with error 9006 and 39. What do i do, i have tried different wires, and different plug

I have an iPhone 5, yesterday it wasn't receiving any signal. I reset it and when it cam back on it said plug into iTunes, i did that but now it comes up with error 9006 and 39. What do i do, i have tried different wires, and different plug in holes, I've left it for the night and tired again this morning.

Error code 9006 is related to the computer's security software settings, 39 is not listed inResolve iOS update and restore errors try turning the security/anti-virus software off if you are using something like that. Then you may need to restore via the recovery mode since that is what the graphic of a USB wire connecting to iTunes means, it has already entered recovery mode...see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808 for instructions on recovery mode restoring.

My iPhone will do absolutely nothing. It won't charge or start up. I've tried several different chargers and none of them work. I've tried restarting it and everything, but nothing works. Can anyone help?

My iPhone will do absolutely nothing. It won't charge or start up. I've tried several different chargers and none of them work. I've tried restarting it and everything, but nothing works. Can anyone help?

Sounds like it is time to take it back to Apple and ask them to repair it for you.
Allan

MacOS 10.4.11- Unable to update to current recommended Firefox because OS10.5.x is required. Cannot go to 10.5.x, what Firefox should I be running and what security update? And how do I get these updates?

MacOS 10.4.11- Unable to update to current recommended Firefox because OS10.5.x is required. Cannot go to 10.5.x because of various software used that is not 10.5 compatible, what Firefox should I be running and what security update? And how do I get these updates?

OSX 10.4 isn't the only limiting factor that you have, Firefox 4+ versions need an Intel processor.
For older Macs that aren't supported in Firefox 4+ versions, try TenFourFox for PowerPC's running Mac 10.4.11 & 10.5.8 . 
http://www.floodgap.com/software/tenfourfox/ 
http://tenfourfox.blogspot.com/ 
https://code.google.com/p/tenfourfox/wiki/PluginsNoLongerSupported
''edit'' 
Firefox 3.6.25 has basically the same security updates that the latest Firefox 9 version has - far better then what you now have.

How do I transfer my bookmarks from one computer to another? I have Firefox Home on my phone and I can get them there, but I want to have the same bookmarks on my home computer as I do on my work computer.

How do I transfer my bookmarks from one computer to another? I have Firefox Home on my phone and I can get them there, but I want to have the same bookmarks on my home computer as I do on my work computer. If I have a user name then where do I sign into Firefox, it should be that easy but I can't seem to figure it out.

Hey susanneyes,
Sounds like you want to set up Firefox Sync. This will allow you to keep all of your instances of Firefox synchronized. Just follow the steps in [https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/what-firefox-sync?s=sync&r=0&as=s this article] and you'll be set.
Hopefully this helps!

What is a good defragmenting software for the mac, and what is the price ranges if there are mutiple ones?

I have had my mac for about a 1 year 5 months, coming onto 6 months. And I want to keep it running in top shape, or as close as it can get. I Am just wondering what is are good softwares for defragmenting a Macbook and what are the price ranges, and what are the recommendations. Which would you rate from best to worst in other words.

First Mac OS X doesn't need defragged. If your harddrive is ~80% full heavy downloading could hurt disk performance but I'd say you're in the clear. If Apple considered defragging a necessity they would have included it into Disk Utility.

HT1689 What is Other (5.96gb) on my Iphone storage and how can I get rid of it?

What is Other (5.96gb) on my Iphone storage and how can I get rid of it?

LillynWilson wrote:
What is Other (5.96gb) on my Iphone storage and how can I get rid of it?
"Other" data is real data that you put on your phone by using the built in apps. It is not music, not videos, not pictures and not App Store app data. It is "OTHER" meaning everything that does not fall into these categories. Such as:
email messages and attachments
Reminders
Calendar entries
Contacts
Text messages
MMS messages and attachments
Genius data
Music cover art
Operating system settings
Safari cache
bookmarks
Game Center status
Music catalog
Probably a few I've missed. There was a problem in an earlier version where deleted MMS messages left behind their attachments, but that has been fixed as of 6.1. The reason that deleting music recovers some Other space is because it delete cover art. But is also screws up your music, which will no longer play correctly.
You will find posts from people who said they recovered over 1 GB of space by just deleting old text messages.
If you want Other to be smaller you will have to keep less data on your phone; delete old MMS and texts, delete old email (especially from the "deleted" folder), clear the cache, eliminate cover art.
Your Other is so large, however, that there may be corrupt data contained in it (unless you send a lot of MMS messages with large attachments). If this is the case you should restore the phone as New.

I just downloaded Mountain Lion and everything is working great. But i keep getting an error in the app store and i can't download 'Pages"

I just downloaded Mountain Lion and everything is working great. But i keep getting an error in the app store and i can't download 'Pages' or any other apps. I keep getting an "error" and it says credit card processing is temporarily unavailable......help

Try deleting the cache associated with the App Store.
Quit the App Store if it's open.
Open the Finder. From the Finder menu bar click Go > Go to Folder
Type this exactly as you see it here:
~/Library/Caches/com.apple.appstore/Cache.db
Click Go
Move the Cache.db file to the Trash.
Launch the App Store. See if that made a difference...

The audo files do not play from websites instead ask for download. This has occured from the time I have updated Firefox 4 to Firefox 5. Why? And how can i play audio files?

The audo files do not play from websites instead ask for download. This has occured from the time I have updated Firefox 4 to Firefox 5. Why? And how can i play audio files from websites?

You have a general.useragent.override pref that identifies you as Firefox/3.5.7
*Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.9.1.7) Gecko/20091221 Firefox/3.5.7 (.NET CLR 3.5.30729)
See:
*https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Websites+or+add-ons+incorrectly+report+incompatible+browser
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Resetting_your_useragent_string_to_its_compiled-in_default

I just updated to ios5 but now can't sync because it's telling me my "other" section in the overview has grown to 10.2gig?! What does that "other" section in the overview include and how can I reduce it to get my phone to sync??

I just updated to ios5 but now can't sync because it's telling me my "other" section in the overview has grown to 10.2gig?! What does that "other" section in the overview include and how can I reduce it to get my phone to sync??

Thanks for the help. The restore seems to have solved the problem. I had a bit of a panic attack when things started going haywire and the Apple 'Support' told me to call back during business hours!

What have happened to my Junk folder, it disappeared and I can't get it back.

What have happened to my Junk folder, it disappeared and I can't get it back

POP mail.bigpond.com and my supplier is Telstra
So how can I get my junk folder back and why did it disappeared? Now the e mails and ads are marked as junk but I have to delete them manually as there's no junk folder.

What is the last version update in apple tv and how can i know what is my Operating System

What is the last version update in apple tv and how can i know what is my Operating System
i have an apple tv 3
thx

6.1
Settings > General > About > Apple TV Software

What keeps hijacking my Firefox in several different ways and what can I do about it?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for