using firefox but ie8 running ads in the background and pop up message

[akubansam]

i'm running firefox, but have ie8 running ads in the background and ones in a while get a pop up message, " problem with this web page caused internet explorer to stop and re-start this tab". how do i stop this add and stop ie from running.

 

[hang-the-9]

If you did not start I.E. yourself sounds like you have either spyware or a virus. Check the operating system forums for some removal guides.

 

[verbalizer]

^+1
possible bad cookie or minor virus.

 

[aford10]

Run through this guide.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/239851-49-simple-free-guide-removing-malware