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  • su4stu
    su4stu Posts: 294 Forumite
    Hi Alfonso. Yes all pop ups have stopped. Thanks so much you're a star.:A . I have deleted all advised files and will run the ATF cleaner on hubby and kids accounts. Thanks again.:T
    If you always do what you've always done...
    you'll always get what you've always gotten
  • You're welcome. :T

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