Adobe Flash Player Pop Up when going to Internet Explorer

[Puntag]

I am continuously getting an Adobe Flash Player pop up when going to Internet Explorer.  It says "A website wants to open web content using this program on your computer".  This program will open outside protected mode etc. etc.  If you do not trust this site do not open.  This pops up every second.  Is this a virus and if so how do I get rid of it?

SKB

[pwillener]

It's your browser's security setting.

[Puntag]

My level is at Medium High. I unchecked the “Enable Protected Mode”. Is this safe? The pop up is no longer popping up.