Windows 10: I feel like i have a virus on my computer because I wanted to open Microsoft Edge until...

I'm sure I have a virus because I wanted to do whatever I usually do until about 30-40 file explorers opened and I couldnt close the window of anything like the file explorers and they kept on opening. Thanks for reading

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when on or restart microsoft edge open

Hi,

Just to clarify, you would like to stop Microsoft Edge from automatically opening the link you stated, is that right?

If so, I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

1. Open Microsoft Edge.

2. Click the "more"(three dots) option.

3. Click Settings > Open Microsoft edge with/

4. From the drop down list, choose a different option other than "specific page".

Hope this helps.

Let us know if you need further assistance, we will be glad to help.

 

Virus alert from microsoft edge

Hello jodemo,

The alert you received about virus is a common scam. We suggest that you close Microsoft Edge immediately. Make sure not to restore the sessions when you reopen Microsoft Edge.

In addition, we highly recommend you to follow the steps provided by Bruce Hagen MVP on this
thread link.

Hope this information helps you. Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.

 

microsoft edge

Hi Navid,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to try restarting Microsoft Edge Browser and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Open task manager right click on Microsoft Edge and go to details click on microsoftedgeCP.exe and click end task
  
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  Restart your Computer and check if it helps.
  

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.