Annoying ads popping up all over Firefox now?

[Nyteslayer]

CNET downloads tend to be safe and reliable freeware. CPU-Z is not the problem. It is more likely that you have picked up numerous tracking cookies( known as data miners) and possibly some slightly more aggressive type of malware--most likely a browser exploit(s) of some kind. You probably acquired the aforementioned while visiting websites(Newegg for example) or even from a Web Search.

Delete all cookies and clear the browser cache will go a long way to solving the problem and if you believe there is active malware that is commercially based try SuperAntiSpy. It is a free malware program that is particularly good at removing commercially related problems. You WILL NOT infect your computer(further) by downloading the free version.

http://superantispyware.com/

http://superantispyware.com/download.html

Download > Install > Run> Update > Scan > Remove if applicable( follow all directions. a restart of the pc will probably have to occur)


UPDATED--I do not disagree with the people who answered ahead of me. Ad-Block Plus will certainly help. The tracking cookies I mentioned will still be installed( if not removed ) so there will be continue to be issues. I recommend a malware scan if you are running a version of Windows.

You can install Adblock Plus directly from Firefox's File Menu( no need to visit a website )

Tools > Add Ons > Get Add-ons > To right of the Window select " See all" in the Up & Coming Tab > Select Privacy & Security > Place Cursor On Adblock Plus > a Green Add to Firefox Button will appear { You may also choose Asblock Plus Pop-us add-on } Click it.


Good Luck.