How do I get rid of this problem?

[hedgehog]

I use Firefox as my browser. Recently, when I shut down my browser, I find a full page behind it promising to update my Windows 7. I'm pretty certain this is one of those sites that locks up your computer and then offers it free it for a low, low price. I've updated my virus protection several times, but it keeps turning up. Any idea how to keep it from popping up?

[GeorgeGist]

1. Try an anti-malware program?

http://download.cnet.com/windows/anti-spyware/3150-8022_4-0.html?tag=bc

[hedgehog]

2. Thanks!

[lastlib]

3. 1. Open a window.....

...doesn't matter which one, but higher-floor window is most effective;

2. Toss computer through said window;

3. Wait for sound of crashing impact. Problem eliminated.

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[hedgehog]

4. I thought you always started by closing Windows......

[lastlib]

5. well, you CAN close the window first, but it makes a bigger mess.......

(I gotta stop doin' this with blood in my caffeine stream.................I'm an ASS when that happens.......)

[hedgehog]

7. You made me smile, so it's all good.

[hedgehog]

6. I should explain - I had a severe concussion a while back and it's left me with some odd gaps -

I knew there was something out there that would help, but had completely forgotten about anti-malware programs.

I also shouldn't e-mail when I'm tired. I asked my department computer guru for a good (company approved) malware program. He's a good guy. He sent me an anti-malware program.


Thanks again for a answering my basic question with good advice and good humor.