While surfing the Web, you may encounter malicious code that redirects your browser to a dangerous website or one that contains offensive content. Browser hijacking often results in a user's computer being infected with malware. Configuring Firefox to notify you when a website attempts to redirect you is one way to protect your computer; however, this option can be problematic if you use websites such as Facebook, Gmail or Twitter, where browser refresh and redirect commands are safe and part of the user experience. If you are being annoyed by a Firefox redirect notice, you can turn it off.
Launch your Firefox browser.
Click "Tools" on the browser toolbar and choose "Options." If you use Firefox without the Menu bar visible, click the orange "Firefox" button in the upper left corner of the window. A menu will open. Hover your cursor over "Options" and click "Options" in the next menu.
Click "Advanced" and then click the "General" tab on the Advanced panel.
Look for the "Accessibility" section. Click the box beside "Warn Me When Web Sites Try to Redirect or Reload the Page" to deselect the option.
- Keep your antivirus software up-to-date and regularly scan your computer for viruses and spyware.