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I installed Firefox using a download site, rather than the correct site.

After running and installing Firefox I noticed my Chrome had an addon called swift browserSwift Browser added to it by a third party. After thinking about what I downloaded recently, Firefox came to mind and when I checked the link again I realized my mistake.

Malwarebytes removed 5 things, then using "add or remove" programs I uninstalled Firefox.

I would like to know any other steps I should take or what I should be expecting. Ran

I ran ADWcleaner on advice from a friend another. Another thing was removed running HitmanPro 3.7.8 after reading thread. Will be picking up a fresh copy of windows later on today. Will report back on the hitmanPro scan later today

Hitman proPro removed a few trackers. Will be installing a fresh copy of windows, as said below it is unknown what exactly was installed.

I installed Firefox using a download site, rather than the correct site.

After running and installing Firefox I noticed my Chrome had an addon called swift browser added to it by a third party. After thinking about what I downloaded recently Firefox came to mind and when I checked the link again I realized my mistake.

Malwarebytes removed 5 things, then using "add or remove" programs I uninstalled Firefox

I would like to know any other steps I should take or what I should be expecting. Ran ADWcleaner on advice from a friend another thing was removed running HitmanPro 3.7.8 after reading thread. Will be picking up a fresh copy of windows later on today. Will report back on the hitmanPro scan later today

Hitman pro removed a few trackers. Will be installing a fresh copy of windows, as said below it is unknown what exactly was installed.

I installed Firefox using a download site, rather than the correct site.

After running and installing Firefox I noticed my Chrome had an addon called Swift Browser added to it by a third party. After thinking about what I downloaded recently, Firefox came to mind and when I checked the link again I realized my mistake.

Malwarebytes removed 5 things, then using "add or remove" programs I uninstalled Firefox.

I would like to know any other steps I should take or what I should be expecting.

I ran ADWcleaner on advice from a friend. Another thing was removed running HitmanPro 3.7.8.

Hitman Pro removed a few trackers.

I installed Firefox using a download site, rather than the correct site.

After running and installing Firefox I noticed my Chrome had an addon called swift browser added to it by a third party. After thinking about what I downloaded recently Firefox came to mind and when I checked the link again I realized my mistake.

Malwarebytes removed 5 things, then using "add or remove" programs I uninstalled Firefox

I would like to know any other steps I should take or what I should be expecting. Ran ADWcleaner on advice formfrom a friend another thing was removed running HitmanPro 3.7.8 after reading thread. Will be picking up a fresh copy of windows latterlater on today. Will report back on the hitmanPro scan latterlater today

Hitman pro removed a few trackers. Will be installing a fresh copy of windows, as said below it is unknown what exactly was installinstalled.

I installed Firefox using a download site, rather than the correct site.

After running and installing Firefox I noticed my Chrome had an addon called swift browser added to it by a third party. After thinking about what I downloaded recently Firefox came to mind and when I checked the link again I realized my mistake.

Malwarebytes removed 5 things, then using "add or remove" programs I uninstalled Firefox

I would like to know any other steps I should take or what I should be expecting. Ran ADWcleaner on advice form a friend another thing was removed running HitmanPro 3.7.8 after reading thread. Will be picking up a fresh copy of windows latter on today. Will report back on the hitmanPro scan latter today

Hitman pro removed a few trackers. Will be installing a fresh copy of windows, as said below it is unknown what exactly was install.

I installed Firefox using a download site, rather than the correct site.

After running and installing Firefox I noticed my Chrome had an addon called swift browser added to it by a third party. After thinking about what I downloaded recently Firefox came to mind and when I checked the link again I realized my mistake.

Malwarebytes removed 5 things, then using "add or remove" programs I uninstalled Firefox

I would like to know any other steps I should take or what I should be expecting. Ran ADWcleaner on advice from a friend another thing was removed running HitmanPro 3.7.8 after reading thread. Will be picking up a fresh copy of windows later on today. Will report back on the hitmanPro scan later today

Hitman pro removed a few trackers. Will be installing a fresh copy of windows, as said below it is unknown what exactly was installed.

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I accidentally installed an adware filled Firefox [solved]

I installed Firefox using a download site, rather than the correct site.

After running and installing Firefox I noticed my Chrome had an addon called swift browser added to it by a third party. After thinking about what I downloaded recently Firefox came to mind and when I checked the link again I realized my mistake.

Malwarebytes removed 5 things, then using "add or remove" programs I uninstalled Firefox

I would like to know any other steps I should take or what I should be expecting. Ran ADWcleaner on advice form a friend another thing was removed running HitmanPro 3.7.8 after reading thread. Will be picking up a fresh copy of windows latter on today. Will report back on the hitmanPro scan latter today

Hitman pro removed a few trackers. Will be installing a fresh copy of windows, as said below it is unknown what exactly was install.

I accidentally installed an adware filled Firefox

I installed Firefox using a download site, rather than the correct site.

After running and installing Firefox I noticed my Chrome had an addon called swift browser added to it by a third party. After thinking about what I downloaded recently Firefox came to mind and when I checked the link again I realized my mistake.

Malwarebytes removed 5 things, then using "add or remove" programs I uninstalled Firefox

I would like to know any other steps I should take or what I should be expecting. Ran ADWcleaner on advice form a friend another thing was removed running HitmanPro 3.7.8 after reading thread. Will be picking up a fresh copy of windows latter on today. Will report back on the hitmanPro scan latter today

I accidentally installed an adware filled Firefox [solved]

I installed Firefox using a download site, rather than the correct site.

After running and installing Firefox I noticed my Chrome had an addon called swift browser added to it by a third party. After thinking about what I downloaded recently Firefox came to mind and when I checked the link again I realized my mistake.

Malwarebytes removed 5 things, then using "add or remove" programs I uninstalled Firefox

I would like to know any other steps I should take or what I should be expecting. Ran ADWcleaner on advice form a friend another thing was removed running HitmanPro 3.7.8 after reading thread. Will be picking up a fresh copy of windows latter on today. Will report back on the hitmanPro scan latter today

Hitman pro removed a few trackers. Will be installing a fresh copy of windows, as said below it is unknown what exactly was install.

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