False Virus Warning Pop-up on Edge

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As you could imagine, Microsoft Edge is not invulnerable. Just like all the other browsers, this one sometimes falls victim to nasty cyber viruses. However, as you’re currently reading removal guides, you’ve already noticed that something is off with Edge. To learn how to fix the problem ASAP, keep on reading. First things first, you should know that your machine has been infected with some sneaky adware-type parasite or a PUP (potentially unwanted program). This particular virus/PUP is at the bottom of all your cyber struggles. Furthermore, this particular program is what needs to be deleted. The sooner, the better. Obviously, the virus is only going to become more dangerous and more aggressive as time passes so make no mistake. Instead of letting it wreak havoc with impunity, take action. Immediately after your machine got compromised, this program added to Microsoft Edge a malicious browser extension. It started generating the fake pop-ups you’re now seeing on a daily basis. According to these tricky messages, your computer is infected. Well, technically, it is indeed infected. The only thing you should be worried about, though, is the adware/PUP, not the fictional, non-existent parasites these bogus pop-ups claim you have on board. Remember, all the pop-us are fake. Their one goal is to trick you into calling a certain phone number. If you do, you’ll contact hackers. Are you willing to get in touch with greedy cyber criminals? This would be a terribly wrong move and you know it. The system support they offer you is actually a pesky attempt for a scam. Hackers will either sell you useless anti-malware programs or directly steal your bank account information. Of course, they could also compromise your PC further. Keep in mind exactly how dangerous such tech support frauds are and don’t be gullible. Stay away from the seemingly useful support hackers offer you. This whole scheme was developed solely so crooks could steal your money. Therefore, don’t let them achieve their goal. PC users have also reported being redirected to unknown, unsafe pages due to the parasite’s presence on board. To top it all, the adware/PUP spies on your private data. Consider your entire private life online no longer private. Your passwords and usernames and IP addresses and email addresses and onother personal, private information is now in the hands of hackers. It goes without saying you wouldn’t want any data of yours in their hands. To prevent financial scams and, the worst case scenario, identity theft, uninstall the virus.

How did I get infected with?

How did the parasite get to you? You’re probably quite confused. However, more often than not, cyber infections apply stealthy, secretive (not to mention, unfair) techniques in order to get spread online. This adware/PUP is no exception. The most likely explanation is that the virus was attached to other software and you accidentally downloaded it alongside the safe programs. Meet the wonders of bundled freeware. Every single time you download free software off of the Internet, you might be installing a whole bunch of parasites without even knowing it. The solution to that threat is extremely simple. All you have to do is pay attention online and remain attentive. If you skip installation steps, you compromise your PC. If you trust unverified, illegitimate websites, you compromise your PC. If you don’t check out the Terms and Conditions of the bundles you install, you… Well, you get the picture. Many malicious programs travel the Web bundled which gives you a very good reason to constantly watch out for infections. Also, stay away from third-party pop-up ads, spam email-attachments, spam messages from unknown senders, etc. They might turn out to be very harmful as well.

Why are these pop-ups dangerous?

To begin with, your compromised Microsoft Edge is untrustworthy. You can no longer afford to believe any of its pop-ups, warnings, commercials or even program updates now that the browser is infected. The parasite’s nasty browser plugin bombards you with lies, deceptive threats and empty promises. And if you believe any of them, you may cause yourself great damage. As we mentioned, the stubborn Virus Warning Pop-ups generated by this nuisance are all fake. Same thing goes for the numerous messages and alerts this program floods your PC screen with. Ignore all of them and remember, these pop-ups are all caused by a parasite. They are misleading and false. In addition, you will notice some unauthorized modifications in your browser settings and the virus may even hijack Edge completely as well. It’s key for your own privacy and security to delete this aggravating pup/adware as soon as possible. To do so manually, please follow the detailed removal guide you will find down below.

How Can I Remove False Virus Warning Pop-up?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the False Virus Warning Pop-up infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall False Virus Warning Pop-up from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete False Virus Warning Pop-up from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove False Virus Warning Pop-up from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall False Virus Warning Pop-up from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the False Virus Warning Pop-up program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove False Virus Warning Pop-up from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove False Virus Warning Pop-up Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.