ms win 10 edge is lock w/ this virus w/ error code 0x80040204 can't remove

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*O.T.> win 10 edge

ms win 10 edge is lock w/ this virus w/ error code 0x80040204 can't remove it  talked to tech suppt. @ 1855-559-2647 it's a scam

can't use edge how do you remove it?????

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ms win 10 edge is lock w/ this virus w/ error code 0x80040204 can't remove it  talked to tech suppt. @ 1855-559-2647 it's a scam

can't use edge how do you remove it?????

Have you sought advice/assistance from your antimalware provider (Avast, AVG, Avira, McAfee, Norton, etc)?

https://blog.malwarebytes.org/fraud-scam/2014/11/psa-tech-support-scams-pop-ups-on-the-rise/

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-rise-of-the-interactive-tech-support-scam/

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For issues with popups while using Edge see the****Answer ****of GreginMich dated June 20, 2016: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/protect/forum/protect\_other-protect\_scanning/1-888-2361-scam/0990122e-61a9-431b-947e-a904c202fa7c

For issues with Google Chrome see How to stop unwanted pop-ups or homepage changes in Chrome, and How to reset Google Chrome settings. You may want to use https://www.google.com/chrome/cleanup-tool/

If ****your issue continues see this free multi-step removal guide from Malwaretips.com: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-tech-support-scam-popups/ You may not need to scan with Hitman Pro (available in trial version if you do need to use it). If scanning with AdwCleaner (step 1), Junkware Removal Tool (step 2) and Malwarebytes Free (step 3) does not resolve your issue, you may need to reset your browsers as suggested in step 5.

https://malwaretips.com/blogs/reset-internet-explorer-settings/

https://malwaretips.com/blogs/reset-chrome-settings/

https://malwaretips.com/blogs/reset-firefox-settings/

http://www.howtogeek.com/237527/how-to-reset-microsoft-edge-in-windows-10/

Good luck...

https://blog.malwarebytes.org/online-security/2016/02/how-to-avoid-potentially-unwanted-programs/