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The warning should not lock the browser, but it might hide the mouse’s cursor inside the website you get redirected to. However, it should not stop you from closing the tab or the browser. After the browser is closed, it is important to reset it and find the threat responsible for Call technical support +1 888-640-5832 pop-up’s appearance. If these tasks look difficult, take a look at the instructions placed below, and they will show you how to reset the browsing application and delete suspicious extensions from it. As we mentioned earlier, the fake warning could be displayed by a malicious program too, so it might be best to scan the computer with a reliable antimalware tool as well since in such case the steps provided in the instructions might be simply not enough to delete the threat entirely.

Erase suspicious browser extensions

Internet Explorer

  1. Press ALT+X.
  2. Click on Manage add-ons.
  3. Select Toolbars and Extensions.
  4. Find the unreliable add-on and erase it.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Press CTRL+SHIFT+A.
  2. Go to Extensions.
  3. Select the suspicious application.
  4. Press Remove.

Google Chrome

  1. Tap ALT+F.
  2. Click on Settings.
  3. Pick More tools and choose Extensions.
  4. Select the unwanted extension and click the trash bin button.
  5. Press Remove.

Reset the browsing application

Internet Explorer

  1. Press Alt+X.
  2. Go to Internet Options.
  3. Select Advanced and select Reset.
  4. Choose Delete personal settings.
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Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the Help icon.
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Google Chrome

  1. Tap Alt+F.
  2. Click on Settings and slide down.
  3. Select Show advanced settings.
  4. Scroll down again and pick Reset Settings.
  5. Press Reset.
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