Remove ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam from PC

Easy steps to delete ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam

ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam is fake scam site that has been promoted through Microsoft Azure website-hosting platform. At the time of research, there were two variants of the scam. The fake scam messages claims that users device has been infected and if dubious page is closed then their computer will be blocked in order to avoid further damage. We strongly advised not to trust on such type of messages.

Text presented in the “ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999” scam:

Pop-up:

 

** Microsoft Important Alert **

 

ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999(3)
Call us immediately at: +1-844-311-7591 .
Don’t ignore this alert..
If you close this page, your computer login will be disabled to prevent further damage to our Internet. Your computer has warned us that it has been infected with a Storm Worm and Riskware.

 

The following information is at risk:
1.Social Media Logins
2.Bank Account Details
3.Email Account Logins
4.Images stored on this computer.
You must contact us now so that our engineers can walk you through the removal process over the phone or via Remote Access to protect your identity and computer. Please call us within the next 1 minute to prevent your computer from being shut down and from any identity theft or information loss.

 

Toll Free:+1-844-311-7591

 

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Background page:

 

** MicroSoft Alert **
ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999(3)
Please call us immediately at:
+1-844-311-7591 ( Toll Free)
Do not ignore this critical alert.
If you close this page, your computer login will be disabled to prevent further damage to our Internet.
Your computer has warned us that it has been infected with a Storm Worm and Riskware. The following information is being stolen…

 

1.Social Media Logins
2.Bank Account Details
3.Email Account Login
4.Images stored on this computer

 

You must contact us now so that our engineers can walk you through the removal process over the phone or via Remote Access to protect your identity and computer.
Call Windows: +1-844-311-7591 (Toll Free)

Detailed information

Usually, sites that promote schemes are accessed via redirects caused by intrusive advertisements, mistyped URLs or by potentially unwanted applications. When such webpage is accessed, visitors are presented with a pop-up window that contain message disguised as an important alert from Microsoft. It urges user not to ignore the warning and call on the provided toll free number. They are warned that if such pages are closed their devices will supposedly be blocked to prevent further damage.

Additionally, the system is infected with “Storm Worm” and “Riskware”. The scheme pushes user to call on the helpline number in order to get instructed on how to eliminate the dubious infections. They often attempt to gain the access to users devices which they can infect with genuine malware and infiltrate other types of Trojans, ransomware, cryptominers and so on. It also target their sensitive information such as content stored on device, communication and financial accounts and so on.

Trusting on ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam and other similar scams can results into system infections, financial losses, severe privacy issues and even identity theft. As discussed above, deceptive pages can be accessed via redirects caused by PUAs. Adware types deliver pop-ups, banners, coupons and other intrusive adverts. Browser hijackers are other unwanted applications that they operate by making modifications to browser settings in order to promote fake search engine.

How did PUAs install on my system?

Some PUAs have their official websites. However, most of the apps of this type intrude through intrusive ads or when users skip the software installation/download setup steps. These apps are often promoted through bundling methods that lead the inadvertent installation of unwanted apps with regular or free software. What the developer does is hide bundled apps behind custom/Advanced option of downloading and installation process because they are aware of that many users skip installation steps and click various ads carelessly. So, users need to be very careful while downloading and installing software as well as browsing internet.

Remove ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam

Manual malware removal process is hectic and time-consuming as it also requires advanced technical skills to perform virus removal process. So, we suggest our user to use some reputable anti-malware removal tool that can remove all installed potentially unwanted applications and ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam soon from the computer.

Short description

Name: ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam

Type: Phishing, Scam, Social Engineering, Fraud

Fake Claim: Scam claims users’ devices are infected and may be blocked to prevent further damage

Symptoms: Fake error messages, fake system warnings, pop-up errors, hoax computer scan.

Distribution methods: Compromised websites, misspelled domains, rogue online pop-up ads, potentially unwanted applications.

Damage: Loss of sensitive private information, monetary loss, identity theft, possible malware infections.

Removal: To eliminate malware infections, our security researchers recommend scanning your computer with Spyhunter.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam:

Remove the related items of ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete ERROR # 0x6a4-0xf9fx3999 POP-UP Scam (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.