--- title: "How do I remove a Microsoft warning alert?" description: "How do I remove a Microsoft warning alert?" author: "Austin Dcruz" published: 2022-02-22 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96026/how-do-i-remove-a-microsoft-warning-alert category: "troubleshooting" tags: ["microsoft", "troubleshooting"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # How do I remove a Microsoft warning alert? How do I [remove](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81420/this-is-no-time-to-remove-obamacare-for-usa-under-covid-19-pandemic) a Microsoft [warning](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81005/nature-gives-us-warning-amidst-coronavirus-battle) [alert](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/82755/high-medical-alert-new-variant-of-covid-19-c-1-2)? \ ## Answers ### Answer by Hitesh Vohra **Steps to remove a [Microsoft](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96023/how-do-i-fix-a-warning-in-edge) warning alert:** - **First**, you'll see a false pop-up that closely resembles a true Microsoft Security Alert antivirus warning. The pop-up will warn you that a virus has infected your computer and that you should download and install the essential antivirus software as well as contact technical assistance at the number provided. - **Only use official sources to download:** Only use the Microsoft Store or certified Microsoft partner websites to download applications. Cybercriminals may have accidentally altered the pages of third-party software providers to serve their aims. - **Antivirus software should be used:** Make sure your computer has Windows Security antivirus software installed, which can assist detect malware in real time and prevent it from wreaking havoc on your machine. - **Pop-up Blockers**: For added protection, use a pop-up blocker application. You can't click on something if you can't see it first. - **Calling the phone number isn't a good idea:** Never call a warning message that includes a phone number. There will be no phone numbers on genuine Microsoft warnings and trouble messages. \ **Read More: [How can I enable and disable full-screen mode in Microsoft Edge?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96027/how-can-i-enable-and-disable-full-screen-mode-in-microsoft-edge)** --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96026/how-do-i-remove-a-microsoft-warning-alert Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.