Remove “Error Code 022-023-251” Fake Alerts (Microsoft Scam)

Can’t Remove Error Code 022-023-251 pop-ups?

The technology we use today is not flawless. Errors may occur at any time. So, it is not a surprise that the crooks are taking advantage. They have created numerous bogus websites that display fake errors. The “Error Code 022-023-251” is their latest creation. If it has appeared on your screen, don’t panic! That is what the crooks want. They have designed the website to convince you that an illegal content has been found on your device. The website displays pop-up messages which urge you to dial a “toll-free” number. Don’t do it, you will only contact the crooks. These people are master deceivers. They know what to say in order to lure you into impulsive actions. They target your wallet. One way or another. You should close the website that displays the Error Code 022-023-251 message immediately. The page may contain a script which prevents you from closing it. Do not interact with the page. It is corrupted. If you click on the displayed message, you will enable the Full-screen mode of your browser. This tactic aims to further confuse you and to convince you that there is a serious problem with your computer. Use your Task Manager to close your browser and start a new session. If the bogus website reappears, you might have a bigger problem. These browser redirections are caused by an adware. The parasite is lurking somewhere on your computer and wreaks havoc. This pest is extremely intrusive. It enters your computer in complete silence. Before you know it, your computer becomes sluggish and unresponsive. The adware injects adverts on every web page you open and redirects your browser to third-party websites. The website displaying the Error Code 022-023-251 fake alerts is just one of many web scams. This time you were lucky. This fraud didn’t fool you. Yet, there will be a next time. Do not play with your luck. The adware is too hazardous to be kept on board. We have provided a manual removal guide below this article. You can also use a trustworthy anti-virus app. Clean your computer before it is too late!

How did I get infected with?

The adware behind the Error Code 022-023-251 fake alerts is not an ingenious virus. It cannot install itself. This parasite is a simple computer program. And just like any other program, it needs your approval to be installed. Yet, it doesn’t need to ask you openly. The adware is a master deceiver. It usually hitches a ride with other software. Whenever you are installing a program, pay close attention to the fine print. If you are offered an Advanced/Custom installation option, by all means, select it. Under it, you will be presented with a list of all “bonus” programs that are about to be installed. These extras, more often than not, are malicious. Make sure you know what you are giving your permission to. Before you hit that “Accept” button, read the Terms and Conditions/End User License Agreement (EULA). You can also research the apps online. If you spot anything out of the ordinary, abort the installation immediately. Also, bear in mind that you can deselect all extras and still install the program you originally planned to set up. This is your computer, you are in charge of what is being installed on it. It is also up to you to keep your device virus-free. Do not be lazy, always do your due diligence!

Why are these ads dangerous?

The adware that opens the Error Code 022-023-251 alerts is hazardous. This parasite slithers into your computer unnoticed and infects your browser. It monitors your online activities and stores the collected information on a remote server. Anyone willing to spend some money can access the data. All sorts of crooks can use it to target you with customized marketing campaigns. They can also redirect your browser to scam websites. The Error Code 022-023-251 fake alerts are just one of many similar scams. The adware does not distinguish between legitimate and malicious websites. With this app on board, you are more likely to end up on a scam page that on a legit one. If you are extremely unlucky, you may get redirected to an infected website too. The adware is a breach of your security. Viruses and malware may use it to infect your computer. Do not waste your time, remove this intruder before it causes irreversible damage!

How Can I Remove Error Code 022-023-251 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 Error Code 022-023-251 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 Error Code 022-023-251 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.