Q: when browsing the internet pop up ads are displayed. How can i remove these?

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I've always wondered why ticking 'block pop up windows, and installing Ad Block has never stopped pop ups... Doubt anything can stop all

Identify and remove adware

http://www.thesafemac.com/arg/

or

download and run Adware Removal Tool.

http://www.thesafemac.com/art/

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