As you know I have a brand new computer. It came with A firewall, Antivirus etc... I added from a CD Firefox which I my main browser.

Here is my problem. I do NOT USE IE except for when I need an update etc...

But soon as I turn on the dang computer and connect to the internet, I start receiving ads and offers, etc...

How can I get IE not to just open up and display things.

Firefox is my default browser.

I was going to bug Farquard, but he has done so much for me all the time...

So would someone tell me what I might try ?

PLEASE