16 + Microsoft Edge Scam Message

Visit:3083   Updated: 2023/03/18

1.You may now start Microsoft Edge browser and see if the fake warning is gone.

2.Once Microsoft Edge browser starts, please clear all browsing data by going through the steps below.

3.After going through these process, you also need to clear Microsoft Edge browsing data. See complete procedures below.

4.After going through these process, you also need to clear Microsoft Edge browsing data. See complete procedures below.

5.As the browser hijacker is still present on Microsoft Edge browser, you will still see it as an added tab. DO NOT CLICK on the hijacker tab.

6.Under the favorite folder, double-click on any URL and it will open-up with Microsoft edge, assuming it is your default browser.

7.Installation process will take less than a minute. The program should run automatically after the setup process.

8.On the main console of the tool, click on Reset Edge Browser button to start restoring the browser to default settings.

9.After downloading the file, extract the contents and run EdgeResetButton_setup file. Continue with the installation.

10.It it prompts for License Agreement, you must accept this and click the Next button.

11.Turn off your Wi-Fi Modem or Disconnect your if your Wireless access PC is connected on a wireless network.

12.Close Edge browser. If this is not possible, repeatedly hit Esc on the keyboard or click OK/Cancel button on the hijacker window.

13.On next window, click on Install button to load the basic requirements to run Malwarebytes Anti-malware.

14.When scanning is done, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware will display the list of identified threats. Remove all identified threats and restart the computer to finalized the scan process.

15.Alternatively, you can just delete affected Microsoft Edge shortcut links and create new ones by going to Start > All Programs > Microsoft Edge, right-click and click on Send > Desktop (Create shortcut) or Pin to Taskbar.

16.When Malwarebytes Anti-Malware interface appears, please select Scan from menu to begin the process. The program will check for any available update before proceeding. Do not skip this step. Virus scan may take a while, please wait for the process to finish.