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Thank u for all inputs. &nbsp;I tried the easy way out, i.e. CompProSolv's suggestion, and it worked and got rid of the problem. &nbsp;but to be sure, I also ran the Malwarebytes and the Avast programs that I have, and now that pest has gone away for good. &nbsp;Thank u everyone.
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My OS is win 10 pro 64 bit and I seem to have a malware or virus of sort that displays an AD, Ad by Stack Player, and it sometimes plays a video or music. &nbsp;I have run malware and also Avast programs, but it did not detect and get rid of this. &nbsp;Is a way to get rid of this nuisance? &nbsp;Thank u for your suggestions.
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My OS is win 10 pro 64 bit and I seem to have a malware or virus of sort that displays an AD, Ad by Stack Player, and it sometimes plays a video or music.  I have run malware and also Avast programs, but it did not detect and get rid of this.  Is a way to get rid of this nuisance?  Thank u for your suggestions.

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