Step 1: Uninstall Suspicious Programs

1. Windows 10 / 11:

   • Press Windows + I to open Settings.
   • Go to Apps > Apps & Features.
   • Scroll through the list of installed programs and look for anything suspicious. It may have names like “PC Optimizer”, “System Cleaner”, or anything unfamiliar.
   • Select the suspicious program and click Uninstall.

2. Windows 7:

   • Open the Control Panel and go to Programs > Programs and Features.
   • Look for any unfamiliar or suspicious software and click Uninstall.

Step 2: Remove Malicious Extensions from Your Browser

For Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots (menu) in the top right corner.
2. Select More Tools > Extensions.
3. Look for suspicious extensions (especially ones installed without your knowledge) and click Remove.

For Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox and click the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top right corner.
2. Select Add-ons > Extensions.
3. Find any suspicious extensions and click Remove.

For Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Edge and click the three dots in the top right corner.
2. Select Extensions.
3. Look for suspicious extensions and click Remove.

Step 3: Clear Browser Data

1. Google Chrome:

   • Open Chrome and go to Settings.
   • Scroll down and click Advanced.
   • Under Privacy and Security, click Clear browsing data.
   • Choose All time and select the types of data you want to clear (e.g., browsing history, cached images, cookies).
   • Click Clear Data.

2. Mozilla Firefox:

   • Open Firefox and go to the menu.
   • Select Options > Privacy & Security.
   • Under Cookies and Site Data, click Clear Data.

3. Microsoft Edge:

   • Open Edge and go to Settings.
   • Click Privacy, Search, and Services.
   • Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear and click Clear Now.

Step 4: Reset Your Browser Settings

Sometimes, malware modifies your browser settings to ensure its pop-ups keep appearing. Resetting the browser can help.

1. Google Chrome:

   • Go to Settings > Advanced > Reset Settings.
   • Click Restore settings to their original defaults.

2. Mozilla Firefox:

   • Go to Help > Troubleshooting Information > Refresh Firefox.

3. Microsoft Edge:

   • Go to Settings > Reset Settings > Restore settings to their default values.

Step 5: Run a Malware Scan

Use a trusted antivirus or anti-malware program to ensure your system is clean.

1. Windows Defender (Built-In):

   • Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection.
   • Click on Quick Scan or Full Scan to scan for malware.

2. SpyHunter:

   • Download SpyHunter (free version available).
   • Run a Full Scan and remove any threats found.

• For Windows
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