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I need block a particular site, just like in IE when i goto Privacy option I can specify and site & say Block - where can i find thi s in firefox?

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I need block a particular site, just like in IE when i goto Privacy option I can specify and site & say Block - where can i find thi s in firefox?

I've been getting some junk websites while I am working. I need to block them completely.

Please advise. Thanks,

I need block a particular site, just like in IE when i goto Privacy option I can specify and site & say Block - where can i find thi s in firefox? I've been getting some junk websites while I am working. I need to block them completely. Please advise. Thanks,

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There is no equivalent in Firefox. You can use the BlockSite extension to add a similar feature.

If the junk sites are coming up whilst you are browsing, this may be caused by malware. You should consider scanning your computer with some malware programs. It is best to run several as each will pick up things that the others miss. Some scanners you can try are:

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Other things that need attention:

Your above posted system details show outdated plugin(s) with known security and stability risks that you should update.

  1. Shockwave Flash 10.0 r45
  2. Next Generation Java Plug-in 1.6.0_17 for Mozilla browsers

Update the Flash plugin to the latest version.

Update the Java plugin to the latest version.