"Computer Locked due to Suspicious IP..."

If you get an aggressive popup such as the " Your computer is locked because your IP address was used for bad things" then follow these steps:

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc

2. Hold Alt and press Tab until you highlight Task Manager

3. Select Chrome or Edge (whichever you're using)

4. Click "End Task"

(Recommended) 5. Install an ad-blocker like uBlock Origin.

DO NOT CALL THE SUPPORT NUMBER ON THAT PAGE.

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Creation date: 10/31/2023 3:14 PM Updated: 1/17/2024 2:54 PM