Windows 10: Browser is redirecting to unwanted website

Hello:When I type "facebook" into Chrome browser, I get a list of results. When I click the first one, in the "advertised" section, it redirects me to a scam Windows Defender Warning site at:8a1sihewonud7e4o2qid.azurewebsites.net. Chrome throws a WARNING message that it is a deceptive/dangerous site and shows a Back button to go back to the search results.I use the Microsoft Windows 10 Security suite, and my system is scanned weekly automatically with Windows Defender, and I've also just installed/scanned it with Malwarebytes -- nothing has been found by either program. I also ran the s

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Redirecting website

Hi Pancho,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience. Don’t worry. We will assist to resolve this issue.

It can be extremely frustrating if you are trying to visit a Web page but are automatically redirected to another. This tactic is sometimes used to as a way to direct your attention to an advertisement. Other times, a hacker may be trying to install
spyware or malware on your computer.

It seems that your computer is infected by virus and malware. I would suggest you to run Full Virus Scan using
Windows Defender.

Turn Windows Security on or off



Also if you are using Internet Explorer, I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.



Step 1: Open the Internet Explorer browser and click on the "Tools" menu at the top of the page.



Step 2: Click on "Internet Options," then click the "Security" tab. In the "Security Level for this Zone" box, use the slider to set the security to "High." This stops Internet Explorer from using ActiveX, preventing Web
pages from redirecting you to others. Although this stops the redirecting action, legitimate websites may not load properly, or at all. Some functions on websites become disabled, such as links to other websites, video or PDF files. This method is extreme,
but it stops redirects while you scan the computer for viruses.



Step 3: Click on "Trusted Sites." Add any websites that you go to frequently and that you trust. These websites will behave as normal, without restrictions.



Step 4: Run anti-spyware or anti-malware software on your computer (see Resources). Redirects are often causes by a virus, which software can find and eliminate. If any viruses are found and deleted, this is likely to
end the redirects you are experiencing.



Step 5: Go back to the "Internet Options" window, and set the security slider back to its initial position. If the anti-spyware program eliminated the source of the redirects, your browser now behaves normally.



Try the above step and let us know if it helps. For further assistance feel free to post your queries in Microsoft forums. We will be glad to assist you.



Thank You.

 

Browser searches redirected

What does it redirect to? genuine websites, or CanadianRX/V1aagraaa/Nicole is lonely?

 

website redirects

Hi Janine. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 9 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

For routine redirects see here:
https://itstillworks.com/stop-pages-redirecting...

For browser redirect hijacking by scam sites:
https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/easily-remove-bro...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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