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why is there a new tab on startup about firefox android...and i cant stop it from showing up

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i have a extra tab coming up on start up of firefox...it is a ad.for firefox android....how do i get rid of this....it keeps coming up every time

i have a extra tab coming up on start up of firefox...it is a ad.for firefox android....how do i get rid of this....it keeps coming up every time

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Hello brodattaway,

Thank you for posting on Mozilla Support. We value and appreciate you as a user.

You must have something installed causing it to pop up everytime. Is this SweetIM?

I would also like to advise you to check your computer for malware; See below.

You can try some of the following programs to scan for malware:

Further information can be found in the Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware article.

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Donate more than $30 and get a T-Shirt! https://donate.mozilla.org/page/contribute/joinmozillaSometimes a problem with Firefox may be a result of malware installed on your computer, that you may not be aware of.

Andrew trɔe

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