Windows 10: Browser Locked? Call This Number.

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Can't open Edge. I have the Call this number Hack.

Until Microsoft comes up with a proper patch for Edge:

Try this easy fix which was posted by bigtom9 here:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/protect_other-protect_scanning/cant-close-edge-message-to-call-a-number-for-help/a83b7139-1553-4ee8-97d6-ce5a7163b55b?page=2&msgId=fd40fc53-c860-4250-8f15-f78b555f60a2

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I went to Cortana set up a password I asked a question and asked witch browser to use I said edge it opened a window, I then clicked on the three dots it opened a window I clicked on history and deleted everything,I wasn't sure if it worked so I closed
the browser and opened edge from my start menu , it worked no more pop ups or unwanted web sights. Thanks to all for your help! Edge works fine now.


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Cheers,

J

 

call this number

It is a common scam.

Tech Support Scamming through
unsolicited phone calls, browser pop-ups and
emails (aka
Tech Support Scamming) from "so-called Support Techs" advising
"your computer is infected with malware",
“All Your Files Are Encrypted" and other
fake "alert messages" has become an increasing common scam tactic over the past several years. The scams may involve web pages with screenshots of fake Microsoft (Windows) Support messages, fake reports of suspicious activity, fake warnings of malware
found on your computer,
fake ransomware and fake
BSODs all of which include a tech support phone number to call in order to fix the problem. If you call the phone number (or they called you), more nefarious scammers will talk their victims into allowing them remote control
access of the computer so they can install a
Remote Access Trojan in order to steal passwords and other sensitive personal information which could then be used to access bank accounts or steal a person's identity.

These are a few examples.

• Fake Your computer is locked screenlocker...contact a Microsoft technician
• Microsoft Help Desk Tech Support Scam
• Microsoft Office Activation Wizard Tech Support Scam
• Windows has been blocked due to suspicious activity Tech Support Scam
• Your Windows has been Banned Scam
• 1-844-879-7840 Suspicious Activity Tech Support Scam

The scammer may claim to be affiliated with Microsoft or
Windows Support. However, there have been reports of scammers claiming to be affiliated with major computer manufacturers such as
Hewlett Packard, Lenovo and Dell, familiar security vendors like
Symantec, Panda, McAfee, etc. and even popular
ISPs.

For more information about how these scams work and resources to protect yourself, please read
Beware of Phony Emails & Tech Support Scams...there
are suggestions near the bottom for dealing with scams and a list of security scanning tools to use in case the usual methods do not resolve the problem or you allowed remote access into your computer.

 

nasty stuff, tnx for the heads up *Think

 

Lol, been seeing those for the last week or so I guess. Real pita because you have to call up task manager to close the browser. Been hit on F.F., Opera, and Maxthon. As the article said, very easy to terminate via task manager but you lose all your tabs.

 

Thanks for letting us know about this

 

The reason why I dumped Defender and installed Avira free.

 

Not possible to call up Task Manager.
To rectify this locked browser close down computer, disconnect internet connection, then restart computer to delete offending locked page.
Reconnecting back to internet will show all clear.

 

Indeed, thanks for the headsup.

 

Is this caused by a hijacked webpage (or link on a webpage) or is something downloaded to your PC?

 

Thank you for the heads up. *Smile

 

It is the browser that is high jacked which means whilst you have an internet connection it remains live.
By closing your internet connection, then deleting the offending page before you reconnect to the internet, you render the high jacker cleared.
Nothing is downloaded onto the computer

 

Thanks for the heads up, great solution.*Smile

 

Thanks for the clarification. *Smile

 

sup with this problem? never seen this sort of stuff