read the following post and it will help you to protect yourself. Good Luck!
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=44525
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I am a new user to the computer world not dumb just not too aware on how everything works here... got so many adds on computer that it drives me ***** , tried many free ad blockers but still same old junk on comp is there anyone out there that can help me ????

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