Remove PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT Virus

Tips To Delete PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT PUP

PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT is a social engineering technique used by cyber criminals to deceive users into calling fake tech support numbers. In this scam, users are presented with fake security alerts that are claimed to be from Microsoft, stating that their systems have been found to be infected with viruses and hence, it has been locked. No matter which browser you are using Firefox, Chrome, Explorer or any other, you can encounter these pop-up messages. Most often, the root cause of the appearance of these threatening alerts is the existence of adware inside the compromised devices.

More About PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT:

When you are targeted with the PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT scam, you are then prompted to call (888) 732-1022, (888) 731-102, or any other fake tech support number for help. We highly advise to avoid these deceptive pop-ups and never call on any provided number. These pop-ups have no relation with Microsoft. It is just a scam triggered by potent cyber crooks to make victims pay for useless services or provide remote access to their systems. As stated before, you often deal with these notorious messages when an adware is running inside your computer.

PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT virus silently infiltrates the target devices and then starts performing evil activities in the background. It makes changes to default browser’s settings, tracks victims’ web activities, displays annoying commercial contents and deceptive messages and so on. It records your browsing-related information which is then utilized by the advertisers for the advertising purposes. And hence, during its presence inside your computer, you are flooded with thousands of banners, deals, offers, coupons, discounts etc. that look very eye-cathcing and can easily gain your attention.

Ads by PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT PUP often come with redirecting ability and take people to various scam, phishing or even malware-laced domains that host ransomware, spyware, trojan and other hazardous cyber threats. And hence, it is always recommended by security against interacting with commercial materials that show up on third-party sites. This nasty adware can also steal your personal data like credit card and bank details that could be misused by the scammers for fraudulent transactions or purchases. And therefore, presence of an unwanted program in your work-station may result in severe privacy issues, identity theft and huge financial loss. So, an instant PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT virus removal is strongly recommended.

How Does This Adware Enter Your PC?

Potentially unwanted programs may get into the target computers with or without users’ approval. However, most often they are spread using bundling technique along with regular application. And hence, make sure you start monitoring the installation of the freeware because there are thousands of different apps that may deceive you into installing unwanted threats and even most dangerous infections like ransomware on your device. In order to get the ability to see each of them, you should select only one of Custom or Advanced settings instead of Recommended/Quick/Express ones.

Furthermore, make sure you uncheck check marks that allow the installation of additional offers. Moreover, you should avoid clicking on suspicious ads and hyperlinks as they may redirect you to potentially dangerous sites that are filled with malevolent contents.  Once an adware program enters the PC, it changes the systems’ settings and displays unwanted commercial advertisements, banner ads, in-text links, and similar content may lead to serious issues. So, you must remove PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT virus from the device without wasting any time.

Tex Presented In The Pop-up:

PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT

This computer has been LOCKED

Do not close this window or restart your computer without calling support

We have locked this computer for your security

you have been browsing unsafe pornographic websites.

Your computer has been infected.

Contact the Microsoft helpline to reactive your computer.

Failure to call will result in a notice being sent to your residence.

Microsoft Security Tollfree:

(888)732-1022

Microsoft Support Alert

We Have Detected A Virus From A Pornographic Website

It might corrupt your data and track your financial activities.

Please report this activity to (888) 731-1022

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 PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT:

Remove the related items of PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT 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 PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT 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 (PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT) 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 PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT 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 PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT 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 PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT 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 PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT 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 PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM MICROSOFT (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.