Here’s how you can disable scareware-related notifications and pop-ups in Microsoft Edge. These alerts usually come from two sources:
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Scareware Blocker feature (built-in protection against fake virus alerts).
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Push notifications from malicious sites (often granted accidentally).
✅ Option 1: Disable Scareware Blocker in Edge
If you want to turn off Edge’s built-in scareware protection (not recommended for security, but possible):
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Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner and select Settings.
- Go to Privacy, search, and services.
- Scroll down to the Security section.
- Find Scareware Blocker and toggle it Off.(If you don’t see it, update Edge to the latest version. It appears in versions 133+.)
✅ Option 2: Remove Malicious Push Notifications
If you’re getting repeated fake virus alerts in the lower-right corner, they’re likely from sites you allowed to send notifications:
- In Edge, type: edge://settings/content/notifications and press Enter.
- Under Allowed, look for suspicious sites (e.g., random domains or scammy names).
- Click the three dots next to each and select Remove or Block.
- (Optional) Toggle Ask before sending to Off to block all notifications.
✅ Extra Steps to Prevent Future Alerts
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Clear browsing data: Press
Ctrl + Shift + Del → Select All time → Clear cookies and cache.
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Disable suspicious extensions: Go to
edge://extensions and remove anything unfamiliar.
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Enable pop-up blocking:
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Pop-ups and redirects → Turn Blocked (recommended) on.