Windows 10: Virus notice came up on my screen concerning Microsoft Edge.

Discus and support Virus notice came up on my screen concerning Microsoft Edge. in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I had a notice coming up o my screen regarding Microsoft Edge saying I must have a virus. It had a number to call but I am suspecting a scam. How do... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by SandraLarson2, Jan 24, 2020.

  1. Virus notice came up on my screen concerning Microsoft Edge.


    I had a notice coming up o my screen regarding Microsoft Edge saying I must have a virus. It had a number to call but I am suspecting a scam. How do I know if I should follow through with this? It won't let me escape from this.

    :)
     
    SandraLarson2, Jan 24, 2020
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  2. Microsoft Edge - Features are missing!

    Hi,

    Thank you for your interest in using Windows 10 and bringing this to our notice.

    We would suggest you to send a feedback by asking the feature you are looking for.

    • Open the Edge, then click on more options(...).
    • Click on Send feedback.
    • Follow the on-line instructions.
    Refer to these steps to pin a website to start screen:

    • Open the Edge, then click on more options(...).
    • Click on Pin to Start
    Hope this information helps you. Please do let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Ganesh Achar B, Jan 24, 2020
    #2
  3. Microsoft Edge

    Hi Gerry,

    Allow us to help you with this concern. You can open Microsoft Edge with a specific page or pages. Just follow the steps below:

    • Open the Microsoft Edge browser. Tap the 3 dots (...) at the upper right corner of the screen.
    • Click Settings. Select Open with A specific page or pages.
    • Click the drop down menu. Select from MSN, Bing, or you can customize it.
    You can also show the Favorites bar. See the steps below on how to do so:

    • Open the Microsoft Edge browser. Tap the 3 dots (...) at the upper right corner of the screen.
    • Click Settings. Hit View favorites settings.
    • Turn On Show the favorites bar.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Michelle Vil, Jan 24, 2020
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  4. Virus notice came up on my screen concerning Microsoft Edge.

    Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Jan 24, 2020
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