Windows 10: How do I stop malware or some software opening maito links, I did a full scan and found no...

some software opening is continuously opening mailto links, so much irritating it is

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Hi Rob,

You don't need to pay for help removing the virus/malware. You can get
free help by specially- trained, malware removal experts on any one of a number of malware support forums.

So if José's suggestion doesn't clear things up, I suggest you post on either one of these forums. They also use special tools to check various locations on a system, along with requesting log files. They'll provide step by step guidance until your system's
clean.

MalwareBtyes' forums - malware removal help

Preparation Guide For Use Before Using Malware Removal Tools and Requesting Help

All the best in getting this infection cleaned up.

Edited to add missing link above.

 

Opening a Mail link

Hi John,



Please reply to the following questions for understanding the issue better:

• Which browser are you using?
• Does the issue occur only on clicking the link sent via email?
• Did you check if similar issue persists on opening any link from a browser?

You might be facing the above issue due to the Browser hijack. Browser hijacking is a type of online fraud. Scammers use malicious software (malware) to take control of your computer’s Internet browser and change how and what it displays
when you are surfing the web.



I suggest you to check if similar issue persists on opening link from a browser. If the issue does not persists, scan your PC for virus/malware attacks by running the anti-virus software. Run the anti-virus software twice to detect and confirm any
malware/virus on your PC and check if the issue is resolved.



Refer to the link below on Fix your hijacked web browser and check if it helps:

https://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/browser-hijacking.aspx



Also refer to How to detect malware symptoms article from the link below:

https://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-symptoms.aspx



Write to us with the answers to the above questions for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Malware removal


Understood, OldMike. I will keep your suggestion in mind. I always appreciate suggestions from those who know more than I do. I think the Malware did do more than one scan, because I had to approve removal of what it found twice. I don't see Windows Defender on the list of programs. I think it was on there before they redid the software. Pluto TV also disappeared.