How to Fix a Browser Virus
- 1). Open your Internet browser and click on "Tools."
- 2). Select "Temporary Files" and click on "Delete All." Also delete the offline content. This should delete any temporary files that may be carrying a virus affecting your browser.
- 3). Shut down all the programs that you are running, such as Windows Live Messenger or Skype. These programs could delay the browser function.
- 4). Update your Internet browser with the latest version. You may be using an outdated version.
- 5). Open and run your anti-spyware and anti-virus software.
- 6). Restart your computer and open the Internet browser to see if it is still experiencing problems.
- 7). Reboot your computer in Safe Mode if you are still experiencing problems. You can do this by repeatedly pressing F8 until a menu pops up.
- 8). Select "Safe Mode With Networking" and press Enter.
- 9). Open your Internet browser and click on the "Tools" menu.
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Select "Internet Options" and click on the "Connections" tab. - 11
Click "LAN Settings," uncheck the box that says "Use a Proxy Server for Your LAN" and click "OK" and "OK" to exit both boxes. - 12
Download and run a virus remover for Internet browsers. - 13
Restart your computer and test your Internet browser.
