Remove TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc POP-UP Scam from PC

Delete TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc POP-UP Scam

TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc POP-UP Scam is fake scam websites that is specifically designed to display fake scam message and promote third party rogue software program. However, it is identified as potentially unwanted program by the security expert. This scam is presented as an alert from McAfee which is identified as global computer security Software Company which states that users device are infected and insist them to call on the provided number. In one way or another, we strongly advised you not to trust on such type of messages.

Once TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc POP-UP Scam accessed, it displays multiple pop-up windows. Some of them are disguised as threats detection warnings, ongoing system scan windows and lastly summary of fake scan. The last pop-up states that user’s device is infected with lots of viruses and instructs them to call on McAfee Helpline number. Remember that the information provided by this scheme is false and there is no any websites available that could detect threats. Simply said, it is a trick that scammers used to collect vulnerable information.

Thus, users are advised not to disclose any personal and confidential information in front of any unknown person. To and from, trusting on TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc POP-UP Scam or other similar scams causes system infections, financial losses, and even leads to identity theft. However, such apps are also designed to redirect users to various unreliable or malicious pages that can be caused by PUAs. Moreover, these apps also have the ability to deliver intrusive adverts which significantly diminishes the browsing speed and cause redirects to harmful sites.

Some of the PUAs have data tracking ability as well and also can track user’s personal information for their system. The collected data includes browsing and search engine histories, IP addresses, geo-locations and other similar details. What’s more, all details are shared with third parties who misuse them in order to generate revenue is various other similar ways.  Therefore, we advise to remove all PUPs from the computer or browsers as soon as possible by using some reputable antivirus suite.

Threat summary

Name: TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc POP-UP Scam

Threat Type: Phishing, Scam, Social Engineering, Fraud

Fake Claim: Scammer claims that user’s devices are infected.

Distribution methods: Deceptive emails, rogue online pop-up ads, search engine poisoning techniques, misspelled domains.

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

Damage: Loss of sensitive private information, monetary loss, identity theft and other possibly additional malware infections.

Removal: In order to remove TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc POP-UP Scam, we advised you to go through given mentioned removal instructions.

How did PUAs intrude?

Potentially unwanted applications mostly intrude with some other software download. They developers hide their apps behind custom/advanced option of the regular software since they know the users casual approach of software downloading and installation. When users rush the downloading process and skip through the installation steps, they install unwanted applications in their devices. These PUAs also infiltrate through deceptive advertisements. Upon being clicked, those ads can execute scripts that are designed to download and install this software.

How to prevent unwanted apps intrusion?

Caution is the first step and last destination towards computer safety. Thus, you should be careful while browsing internet and downloading and installing any software. Untrustworthy downloading sources such as peer to peer networks, free file hosting sites, unofficial pages and others should not be used since these are the common sources to monetize through bundling. Always rely on official and trustworthy websites for any programs and files download. During installation moment, pay close attention and choose custom or advanced options of installation processes. Opt out all additionally included programs and dismiss all offers with the chosen software for download.

Remove TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc POP-UP Scam

Follow the below mentioned manual guide or use Spyhunter automatic malware removal guide – the two option is available for you. You can use any of the twos. However, we recommend you to go through automatic process as this one is easy to be performed and requires less effort and time.

Text presented in the final pop-up displayed by “TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc” scam:

Mcafee AntiVirus

 

Your PC is infected with viruses!

 

ACTION REQUIRED!

 

Your Computer is Infected with TROJAN Error code 0xdc2dgewc !

 

Call McAfee Helpline +1-888-309-5548.

 

If your PC is unprotected, it is at risk for viruses and other malware.

 

Back to Safety

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 TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc POP-UP Scam:

Remove the related items of TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc 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 TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc 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 (TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc 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 TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc 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 TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc 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 TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc 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 TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc 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 TROJAN Error Code 0xdc2dgewc 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.