Remove “Internet Explorer Critical ERROR” Fake Alert (Scam)

Can’t Remove Internet Explorer Critical ERROR pop-ups?

Do you see Critical errors every time you open your web browser? You open your browser and the Microsoft website bombards you with Internet Explorer Critical ERROR alerts? The messages state that your passwords, credit card details, photos, etc. are at risk? The good news is that this is a scam. The bad news is, this scam is targeted at you by a malicious program. It is true. Your computer is infected. You have a nasty ad-generating-type of parasite. You have an adware on board. This program redirects your browser to a scam website that imitates the design of Microsoft’s official page. The scam website has malicious code which prevents you from leaving. It opens pop-ups which urge you to dial a “toll-free” phone number. Don’t do it. This is an IT support scam. If you do it, you will get in touch with crooks. These people are tricksters. They know what to say to make you subscribe to services that you don’t need. They may even lure into installing malicious programs or into visiting other scam websites. You cannot close the scam website the regular way. Instead of clicking any buttons in your browser, use your Task Manager to close your browser. Keep in mind that the Internet Explorer Critical ERROR alerts will reappear. To stop these intrusive pop-ups, delete the adware that causes them. If you do it promptly, you can finish the task with ease. We have provided a step-by-step removal guide down below. If you prefer automated solutions, download a trustworthy anti-virus app and run a full-system scan. The sooner you clean your device, the better!

How did I get infected with?

The Internet Explorer Critical ERROR alerts appeared out of the blue. You weren’t expecting anything of the sort. Yet, if you were a bit more vigilant, you could have prevented their appearance. The adware behind the Internet Explorer Critical ERROR alerts is distributed via torrents, spam emails, and software bundling. Freeware, shareware and pirated copies of licensed software often become hosts for such parasites. One click can install more than one program, so keep your eyes open. When you are about to install a program, opt for the Advanced option in the Setup Wizard. It can be a button or tab. Under the Advanced installation, you will be presented with a list of all extras that are about to be installed. Be vigilant! These extras, more often than not, are malicious. Deselect all suspicious programs. Or, don’t install them at all. You can deselect all extras and still install the program you originally planned to set up. The Internet is a dangerous place. You have been exposed to the Internet Explorer Critical ERROR scam. You didn’t fall for this one. Yet, next time you may not be so lucky. Prevent as many possible risks as you can. Download your software from reliable sources only, delete all spam emails and stay away from shady websites. Only your caution can keep your PC virus-free!

Why are these ads dangerous?

The adware behind the Internet Explorer Critical ERROR fake alerts is there to stay. Unless you remove it, of course. If you don’t do it immediately, you risk other viruses infecting your device. The adware does not verify what is being promoted via its services. As long as it is paid, the adware will expose you to all sorts of scams. This utility can redirect your browser to any page. You may end up on infected ones. But this is not all. The adware also injects advertisements on all websites you visit. It can open pop-ups and pause your online videos for commercial breaks. If you think that the Internet Explorer Critical ERROR fake alerts are annoying, just wait. The adware will make you avoid your own PC. This app is so intrusive that it can frustrate anyone. It will start an endless stream of coupons, discounts, great deals, etc. Do not trust a word you read. With the adware on board, these adverts are far more likely to be fake or corrupted than to be legit. Your best course of action is the immediate removal of the parasite. Don’t hesitate to do it. You have nothing to lose, yet the rewards will be tenfold!

How Can I Remove Internet Explorer Critical ERROR Pop-ups?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall suspicious software from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete unknown add-ons from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Internet Explorer Critical ERROR from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall unknown programs from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the any unknown program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove Internet Explorer Critical ERROR Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.