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'Error Code: Site you are visiting contains Malware' error removal instructions

What is 'Error Code: Site you are visiting contains Malware' error?

This error message contains text stating that the user's visited website is infected with malware. Although this warning may seem useful (helping to prevent computer infections), the statement is false. It is generated by rogue adware-type applications and users are unable to close it. The fake error message is generated by MovieDea adware. Be aware that all adware-type apps claim to enhance the Internet browsing experience by enabling various useful features. In fact, these false claims are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimate and useful software. The reason why applications such as MovieDea are categorized as adware and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) is stealth installation - most infiltrate systems without users' consent. Furthermore, they display intrusive online advertisements and track Internet browsing activity.

'It Appears Your Computer Has Popup Ads Enabled' error removal instructions

What is the 'It Appears Your Computer Has Popup Ads Enabled' error?

This is an error message displayed by a deceptive adware-type application. Applications of this type usually infiltrate systems without users' permission. Although most of these apps claim to enhance the Internet browsing experience, they display unwanted ads, track Internet browsing activity, cause browser redirects, and exhibit other dubious behavior.

'Debug malware error 895-system32.exe failure' error removal instructions

What is 'Debug malware error 895-system32.exe failure' error?

This error message is often encountered by users whose computers are infected with adware or potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). These applications claim to be legitimate by promising to deliver various useful features that will significantly improve the Internet browsing experience. These claims are simply attempts to trick users to install. After infiltrating the system, adware applications cause a number of problems.

'The proxy server is not responding' error removal instructions

What is 'The proxy server is not responding' error?

'The proxy server is not responding error' is often caused by adware/browser hijacking plug-ins and potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that are able to modify Internet browser settings. Proxy servers can be used to anonymously access certain web pages or other network services. Proxy servers allow users to change their Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and mask their locations, thereby hiding their true identities. This method is popular amongst users who intend to access websites from which they have been banned, or ones that are blocked in their current location.

Useful Microsoft Windows 8.1 Tips & Tricks Part 5

Welcome to the fifth and final part of Windows 8.1 tips & tricks. The following tutorials explain how to create desktop shortcuts, change the Start screen into application view, expand the amount of applications within the Start menu, and how to turn off Windows Updates and the firewall on this operating system. Follow these instructions to easily accomplish these tasks.

Useful Microsoft Windows 8.1 Tips & Tricks Part 4

Welcome to the forth part of Windows 8.1 tips & tricks. In this part, we will learn how to change the password and type of a local account, disable the Charm menu, use Sticky Notes, and switch between programs within this operating system. Read the following tutorials and you will find the easiest way to use these functions.

Useful Microsoft Windows 8.1 Tips & Tricks Part 3

Welcome to the third part of Windows 8.1 tips & tricks. This time, we will see how to disable Bing as your search engine, remove folders from My Computer, set your proxy settings, and turn off location services and notifications in this operating system. Follow the instructions below to easily achieve these goals.

Useful Microsoft Windows 8.1 Tips & Tricks Part 2

Welcome to the second part of Windows 8.1 tips & tricks. In this part, we learn how to: personalize the display, change lock screen background and profile picture, pin applications to the taskbar, restore libraries, and use Windows 8.1's split screen mode. Follow the instructions below and learn how to use these functions with this operating system.