Windows 10: fake virus infection pop ups

Discus and support fake virus infection pop ups in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am getting many pop-ups saying my PC is infected by a virus. I never click them on. And it happens before I go to the internet. So, I suspect it is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ayball, Jan 20, 2022.

  1. AYBALL
    ayball Win User

    fake virus infection pop ups


    I am getting many pop-ups saying my PC is infected by a virus. I never click them on. And it happens before I go to the internet. So, I suspect it is some kind of malware. Windows defender scan says no infection. The keystroke is slow, too. What do I have to do?

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    ayball, Jan 20, 2022
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  2. HIDDENSTUPID
    HiddenStupid Win User

    replace wallpaper by fake virus protection advertisement

    some internet noob was browsing some unsafe tgps on an old classic computer 466mhz celeron.... and using IE..... pop ups everywhere... one of the pop ups ask ok or cancel to scan for virus..... and clicked cancel.... and infected.... wallpaper got replaced by some fake virus protecton advertisement.

    scanning with AVG and TCspy in safe mode.

    any furthur additional reccomenation or suggestion?
     
    HiddenStupid, Jan 20, 2022
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    how to find the infected folder that is from the virus in the Window 10?

    All these kind of pop ups are fake alerts. Your PC is NOT infected.

    Do NOT call the phone-number which is displayed in that fake alert.

    It leads to scammers who try to trick you into giving them access to your computer, to steal your passwords etc and to sell you their unneeded services etc.

    Please carefully read the following article which explains in detail how to get rid of such pop ups and what to do if you keep on seeing them:

    Also see:

     
    Jsssssssss, Jan 20, 2022
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    fake virus infection pop ups

    Pop Up security warning

    Good that you didn't click on anything and that you didn't call that number. That what you were seeing are fake alerts which try to trick you into calling some obscure companies who then will try to sell you their unneeded services/products.

    Please read the following article which describes in detail various methods how to get out of such pop ups. The article also mentions methods how to prevent these kind of fake alerts.


    In case you keep on getting these pop ups, it is recommended to run some scans as described here:


    Suggestion to also take the time and to read:

     
    Jsssssssss, Jan 20, 2022
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