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How to Remove Unwanted program Virus from Windows 10

To remove an unwanted program from a Windows 10 computer, follow these steps:

• Open the "Settings" app by press the "Windows key + I" on your keyboard. Alternatively, you can click the "Start" button on the taskbar and then choose "Settings" (the gear icon).

• In the "Windows Settings" window, you'll see various options. Click on "Apps." By default, it should take you to "Apps and Features," but if not, select it from the options on the left.

• In the "Apps & Features" settings, scroll through the list of installed programs. Look for anything that seems unfamiliar or suspicious. To help with this, you can sort the programs by their installation date. To do this, click "Sort by" and pick "Install date."
• Keep an eye out for any program that you don't remember downloading or that doesn't seem like a legitimate piece of software. When you find a suspicious program, click on it and then choose "Uninstall" from the menu that appears.

• A message box will pop up to confirm the uninstallation process. Click "Uninstall" to confirm and follow any additional prompts that come up to complete the removal.
• It's essential to carefully read all the prompts because some malicious programs might try to sneak in additional things during the process, hoping you won't notice.

• Once you've gone through these steps successfully, the malicious program will be removed from your computer.

How to Remove Unwanted program Virus from Windows 7

To remove an unwanted program from Windows 7, follow these steps:

• Click the "Start" button and select "Control Panel."

• In the Control Panel, click "Uninstall a Program" under the "Programs" category.

• You'll see a list of all installed programs in the "Programs and Features" screen. Find any suspicious or unfamiliar programs, click to highlight them, and then click "Uninstall."
• Look for anything that doesn't seem legitimate or you don't remember installing.

• Confirm the uninstallation in the message box by clicking "Yes" and follow any prompts to complete the removal. Read carefully, as some malicious programs try to slip in unnoticed.
• Once you've completed these steps, the malicious software will be removed from your computer.

How to Remove Unwanted program from Android/Mobile

To remove an unwanted program virus from your Android phone, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Start in Safe Mode

First, we'll start your phone in Safe Mode. Safe Mode boots your Android with only the essential apps and settings, preventing malicious apps from interfering.

• Long-press your phone's power button (usually found on the side of your phone) until the power off menu appears.
• When the menu appears, tap and hold the "Power off" button on your screen. You'll see a "Safe mode" option.

• Tap on "Safe mode" to enter it.

• Your phone will restart in Safe Mode, and you'll see the "Safe Mode" text at the bottom left corner of your device.

If you can't find Safe Mode on your phone, you can activate Airplane mode instead to cut off network connections.

Step 2: Check for Malicious Apps with Administrator Privileges

In this step, we'll check if there are any malicious apps with administrator privileges on your phone. These privileges are sometimes used for legitimate purposes but can also be exploited by malicious apps to prevent their removal.

• Tap the "Settings" app on your phone's menu or home screen.

• In the "Settings" menu, look for "Biometrics and Security" (or similar) and then navigate to "Other Security Settings" and "Device admin apps." The location of this option may vary depending on your Android version or phone brand.

If you can't find "Device admin apps" easily, you can use your phone's search function to look for it.

• Once you're in the list of device admin apps, disable admin rights by tapping the option next to the app. This will remove the checkmark or turn off the toggle button. Some phones also let you tap the app in the admin apps list and then use the "Uninstall" link to remove it immediately.

Step 3: Check for Malicious Apps

While your phone is still in Safe Mode, we'll check for malicious apps.

• Tap the "Settings" app.

• In the "Settings" menu, tap on "Apps" or "App Manager" to view all installed applications on your phone.

• You'll see a list of all installed apps. Scroll through the list and look for any suspicious apps that you don't remember downloading or that don't seem genuine. Malware is often hidden in apps like photo editors, weather apps, or camera apps.

• When you find a suspicious app, tap on it to uninstall. This won't open the app but will take you to the app details screen. If the app is currently running, tap "Force stop," then tap "Uninstall."

• A confirmation dialog will appear. Tap "OK" to remove the malicious app from your phone.

Step 4: Exit Safe Mode

Now that you've removed the malicious app from your phone, you can exit Safe Mode.

• Hold down the power button until you see the power off menu.
• Select the restart option. Your phone will reboot and exit Safe Mode, returning to normal operation.

By following these steps, you can effectively remove a Unwanted program virus from your Android phone and restore its security.

How to Reset Internet Explorer

Resetting Internet Explorer is an easy process and only takes a few minutes. Here's how you can do it:

• Open Internet Explorer, which is your web browser.
• Look for a little gear icon in the top-right corner of the browser and click on it.

• Then, select "Internet Options."

• In the "Internet Options" box, click on the "Advanced" tab.

• You'll see a "Reset" button. Click on that.

• Now, in the "Reset Internet Explorer settings" section, there's a box that says "Delete personal settings." Check this box, and then click "Reset."

• When Internet Explorer finishes the reset, a message will pop up. Click "Close" to close it. After that, close your browser, and you can open Internet Explorer again.

How To Reset Mozilla Firefox

Reset Firefox for Windows

• Click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of Firefox to open the menu. Choose "Help" from the menu.

• • In the "Help" menu, tap on "More troubleshooting information."

• On the "Troubleshooting Information" page, find the "Refresh Firefox" button and click it.

• Confirm the reset by clicking "Refresh Firefox" again in the new window that pops up.

• Firefox will close and go back to its default settings. It will show you what information it saved. Click "Finish" when it's done.

After the reset, you'll see a folder called "Old Firefox Data" on your desktop. It holds your old settings. If the reset didn't solve your problem, you can copy some of the files from this folder to the new profile that was created. But if you're sure you won't need this folder anymore, it's a good idea to delete it since it might contain sensitive information.

Reset Firefox for Mac

Resetting Firefox on a Mac is easy. Here's what you do:

• Click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of Firefox to open the menu. Select "Help" from the menu.

• Then, choose "Troubleshooting Information."

• On the Troubleshooting page, you'll see a "Refresh Firefox" button in the upper-right corner. Click on it.

• Confirm the reset by clicking "Refresh Firefox" again in the new window.

• Firefox will close and go back to its default settings. It will show you what information it saved. Click "Finish" when it's done.

That's it! Resetting Firefox on your Mac is a quick way to make it work better while keeping your important data safe.

Reset Firefox for Android

Resetting Firefox to its default settings on Android is a bit different but still doable. It involves clearing the app's data, which includes cookies, cache, and saved site settings. Here's how you can do it:

• Open your phone's "Settings" app, which you can find in your menu or on the home screen.

• In the "Settings" menu, look for "Apps" or "App Manager." This will show you all the apps installed on your phone.

• Scroll through the list of apps until you find "Firefox." Click on it to open the app's details.

• In Firefox's app menu, click on "Storage."

• In the storage settings, you'll see two options: "Manage Space" and "Clear Cache." Click on "Manage Space."

• Now, click on "Clear all data." This will delete all of Firefox's data, including your accounts, bookmarks, and settings, effectively resetting it to its default state.

• You'll see a confirmation message that explains what will be reset. To complete the reset, tap "Ok."

How To Reset Edge to Default Settings

To reset Microsoft Edge on your computer, follow these simple steps:

• Click on the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner of Microsoft Edge to open the menu. From the menu, select "Settings."

• Tap "Reset Settings" on the left side of the window.

• Now, click on "Restore settings to their default values" in the main window.

• A confirmation message will appear, explaining what will be reset. To proceed, click "Reset."

• Microsoft Edge will erase your personal data, browsing history, and disable any installed extensions. But don't worry, your bookmarks will remain safe and accessible.

How To Reset Safari

Before resetting Safari to its default settings, if you have bookmarks you want to keep, open Safari, go to the "File" menu, and choose "Export Bookmarks." Give your backup a name and save it.

To reset Safari on a Mac, you can use the Settings menu or Terminal. If you're using Safari on an iPhone or iPad, tap the iOS tab to reset the settings. This way, you won't lose your important bookmarks when you reset Safari. It's like making a copy of your bookmarks before cleaning up your browser.

Reset Safari for Mac via Settings

Here's how to reset Safari:

• Click "Safari" in the menu, then choose "Preferences." This opens a new window with your Safari settings.

• Check your homepage in the "General" tab. If it's not what you want, change it.

• Next, click on the "Extensions" tab.

• Look for any extensions you don't remember installing or seem suspicious. It's usually safe to remove them.

• In "Preferences," go to "Websites" and then "Notifications." Turn off the option that allows websites to ask for push notifications.

• In the Safari menu, choose "Preferences" again, then go to "Privacy." Tap on "Manage Website Data".

• Choose "Remove All" to clear website data.

• To show the "Develop" menu, go to the "Advanced" tab in "Preferences" and enable "Show Develop menu in menu bar."

• Click on "Develop" in the menu bar, and then select "Empty Caches" to clear out temporary files.

Reset Safari for Mac via Terminal

To reset Safari on your Mac, follow these steps:

• Open the "Terminal" app (you can search for it using Spotlight with "Cmd + Space").
• Go to the Apple menu at the top-left and choose "Force Quit." Select "Safari" to close it completely.
• Enter the commands one by one in Terminal. It will ask for confirmation to delete files. Type "y" and press "Enter" after each command.

mv ~/Library/Safari ~/Desktop/Safari-`date +%Y%m%d%H%M%S`;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Cache/*;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/Apple\ -\ Safari\ -\ Safari\ Extensions\ Gallery;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/Metadata/Safari;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.Safari;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.WebKit.PluginProcess;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Cookies/*;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Cookies/Cookies.binarycookies;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/Apple\ -\ Safari\ -\ Safari\ Extensions\ Gallery;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.LSSharedFileList.plist;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.RSS.plist;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.Safari.plist;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.WebFoundation.plist;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.WebKit.PluginHost.plist;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.WebKit.PluginProcess.plist;

rm -Rf ~/Library/PubSub/Database;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Safari/*;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Safari/Bookmarks.plist;

rm -Rf ~/Library/Saved\ Application\ State/com.apple.Safari.savedState;

Reset Safari for iOS (iPhone or iPad)

To reset Safari on your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps:

• Open the "Settings" app.

• Turn on "Airplane Mode" to disconnect from the internet temporarily and block unwanted access.

• Scroll down and click on "Safari."

• Now, choose "Clear History and Website Data."

• Confirm by tapping "Clear History and Data" in the pop-up window.

• While in Safari settings, make sure to turn on "Block Pop-ups" and "Fraudulent Website Warning."

These steps clear your browsing history, website data, and other information stored by websites you visited. Also, by enabling "Block Pop-ups" and "Fraudulent Website Warning," you can enhance your browsing experience and protect yourself from unwanted ads and potentially harmful websites.