How to Remove the Pornographic Virus Alert from Microsoft

If you get a popup message claiming that you have the “Pornographic viruses”, you should not click any links or dial any number.

What’s the Pornographic Viral Alert issued by Microsoft?

Malware known as “pornographic virus alert from Microsoft” can hijack your internet browser.

These pop up messages could be scammers trying to trick users into giving access. They may either steal your data, or ask you to pay for a solution.

How do you remove the Microsoft Pornographic Virus Alert

You can remove the Pornographic Virus alarm from Microsoft by closing your browser.

1. Close your web browser. Click the button if you’re unable to close your browsers because of the Microsoft Pornographic Virus Alert Ctrl + Alt + Del Navigate with the keys Click Next Task Manager Choose your web browser from the following list. Click here Final task The button can be found in the bottom-right corner.
   
   Close your browser and remove any malicious software.
2. Open the Windows Search Bar. Click on the magnifying glass icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen to open the Windows Search Bar.
3. Type Control Panel in the search bar and then click .
4. Select Uninstall a Program . Below is an example of what you’ll see. Programmes .
   Notification – To view this option, click the drop-down menu next to View by in the top-right corner. Next select Category from that drop-down menu.
5. Click on the malicious program to remove it.
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   Make sure to understand the prompts when uninstalling malicious programs. Select the custom option to select the files you want to delete.
   Once you have deleted any malicious programs from your computer it is time for a virus scan.
6. Open the Windows Start Menu.
7. Type Threat Prevention into the search bar and then click .
8. Next, click on Actions. It will be found under Current Threats. If you don’t see it, skip to the next step.
9. Click Quick scan. Windows scans your computer for malware files.

To perform a deeper search, you can click Search options

A virus scan will ensure that all viruses have been removed from your computer. Resetting Chrome, Firefox or Edge’s browser settings is possible:

Resetting Chrome to Remove the Microsoft Pornographic Virus Alert

To reset Chrome browser, click the three-dot symbol at the upper-right.

1. Open the Chrome browser.
2. Next, open Chrome’s menu. To open the Chrome menu, click the icon with three dots in the upper-right corner.
3. Next choose Settings from the drop-down.
4. Scroll to the bottom and select Advanced. This option can be found on the left sidebar if your browser window is sufficiently zoomed.
5. Click on Next to Reset Settings to restore their defaults. Scroll down to the bottom of the popup and click the Reset Option Button.

Resetting Microsoft Edge browser

To reset Microsoft Edge, go to Start > Apps > Features. Next click Advanced Options. Finally, click the reset button. Next, click on the reset button in the popup.

1. Open the Windows Search Bar. Click on the magnifying glass icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen to open the Windows Search Bar.
2. Enter Apps & Features into the search bar. Click Open.
3. Scroll to the bottom to choose Microsoft Edge.
4. Select Advanced Options, then click Next.
5. Click To close the popup,

Resetting Mozilla Firefox settings

Click on the three-line icon in the top-right corner of your browser window. Next click Help > Troubleshooting information>Refresh Firefox. Next click Refresh Firefox.

1. Open the Firefox browser.
2. Next, open Firefox’s menu. Click on the three horizontal lines icons at the top-right.
3. Next, click Help in the drop-down menu.
4. Then select Troubleshooting information.
5. Next click on the Refresh Firefox button. This button will be located in the top-right corner under Give Firefox a tune up.
6. Next, in the pop-up window, click Refresh Firefox.
7. Click Finish.

Don’t call the hotline if you are not immediately stricken by the virus. Only seek help from a reputable organisation.

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