Why am I getting popups when I have it set for no exceptions?

Question

advertisement popups happen frequently from all kinds of sites at any time during my session, and I I have no exceptions set in the options menu. They always open in another window underneath the current one and are not always noticed immediately.

Answer 1

You have most likely picked up some adware from the internet or something you have downloaded/installed.
Download, install and update as many of the following as possible until your infections are cleaned.
#The '''<u>free versions</u>''' of these scanners will detect infections and clean your system; no need to purchase
#'''<u>Different malware scanners detect some malware that other scanners do not.</u>'''
#If you are unable to download the malware programs,
#* change the name of the installer program before saving the download to your hard drive, and
#* once installed, go to the installation folder for the program and change the name of the program executable file (i.e., for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, change mbam.exe to xyz-mb.exe), then update the program and run the scan.
#* you may need to download on an un-infected computer, change the name of the installer program, copy the installer to a CD or USB thumb drive, and transport to your system for installation.
#Some stubborn malware will need to be removed in '''Windows Safe Mode with Networking'''. See:
#*http://www.pbcomp.com.au/using-windows-safe-mode.html
#*http://www.malwarehelp.org/restart-into-safe-mode-how-to-2010.html
*Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
*SuperAntispyware - http://www.superantispyware.com/
*AdAware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
*Spybot Search & Destroy - http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
*Windows Defender - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
*Dr. Web Cureit - http://www.freedrweb.com/cureit/
If these don't find or can't clear the infection(s), post in one of these forums for specialized malware removal help:
#Read and follow their rules for posting
#Follow their instructions '''to the letter'''
#Be patient; you are put in a queue and you will get a response when they get to your post
*http://bleepingcomputer.com
*http://www.spywareinfoforum.com/
*http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php
*http://forum.aumha.org/
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The information submitted with your question indicates that you have out of date plugins with known security and stability issues that should be updated. To see the plugins submitted with your question, click "More system details..." to the right of your original question post.
*Shockwave Flash 10.0 r32
#'''Check your plugin versions''': http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
#*'''Note: plugin check page does not have information on all plugin versions'''
#'''Update the [[Managing the Flash plugin|Flash]] plugin''' to the latest version.
#*Download and SAVE to your Desktop so you can find the installer later
#*If you do not have the current version, click on the "Player Download Center" link on the "Download..." page below
#*After download is complete, exit Firefox
#*Click on the installer you just downloaded and install
#**Windows 7 and Vista: may need to right-click the installer and choose "Run as Administrator"
#*Start Firefox and check your version again or test the installation by going back to the download link below
#*Download and information: http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/
#**Use Firefox to go to the above site to update the Firefox plugin (will also install plugin for most other browsers; except IE)
#**Use IE to go to the above site to update the IE ActiveX