I have popups on my system (in Spanish) stating i need a virus scan. (RESOLVED)

Anonymous
2025-05-27T14:03:44+00:00

I have popups on my system (in Spanish) stating i need a virus scan. My system is english, as am I. I have tried windows defender offline scan, as well as malwarebytes scan, and Microsoft safety scan, but none have been able to find or repair the issue and they just keep popping up.

I{ am running Win 11, browsers are Edge, Chrome and FF.

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Ferdinand Nanalig 32,835 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-05-27T14:55:59+00:00

And please check your browser settings for Google Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc., see if you have add-ons that have been accidentally installed. And please try to delete browsing data (History, cookies, and cache).

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Ramesh 181.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2025-05-27T14:41:30+00:00

They're browser notifications. You can turn those notifications off on a per-site basis.

Your browser or Windows system displays fake McAfee notifications | McAfee Support:

https://www.mcafee.com/support/s/article/000001899?language=en_US

Manage website notifications in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/manage-website-notifications-in-microsoft-edge-0c555609-5bf2-479d-a59d-fb30a0b80b2b

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Ferdinand Nanalig 32,835 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-05-27T14:38:39+00:00

Hi, I am an Independent Advisor.

Let me help you with this issue.

I understand you are having popups on your machine in Spanish, showing fake alerts for McAfee and Windows Defender, and you have tried scanning your machine using Windows Defender offline scan, Malwarebytes, and Microsoft Safety Scanner.

Have you tried checking for installed applications?

Please click on the start menu, type in Control Panel, go to Programs and Features, and Uninstall a Program. Please take a screenshot of your installed Programs and paste it here to see for unusual applications that are installed.

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  1. Ferdinand Nanalig 32,835 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-05-27T15:57:35+00:00

    Thanks for the quick response. It is good to know that your issue is resolved after resetting your browsers. Please mark this answer as resolved, it will be very helpful to others who are having the same problem. Have a good day!

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-05-27T15:54:03+00:00

    I reset all browsers and the issue is gone

    Thanks vdery much!

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