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UPDATE:<\/strong> For the most relevant information on security warnings, please visit the Microsoft support page on Microsoft threat detection<\/a>. We can ensure this page stays updated with the most relevant information on detecting threats to your PC.<\/h4>\n

Donald asks:<\/p>\n

How do I eliminate the security warnings that pop up every time I open a new page?<\/i><\/p>\n

Donald\u2019s question has two answers.<\/p>\n

Answer #1: They are fake security warnings<\/b><\/p>\n

Donald notes that the warnings \u201cpop up\u201d and happen every time he opens a new page, which makes us think they might not be real. Donald might be seeing fake warnings because his computer is infected with rogue security software.<\/p>\n

Rogue security software (also known as “scareware”) creates pop-up warnings that look like legitimate security updates. It provides limited or no security and generates erroneous or misleading alerts. Some rogue security software also attempts to lure users into participating in fraudulent transactions.<\/p>\n

You can run a free PC safety scan<\/a> that will help locate and remove the problem if your computer is infected. If you don\u2019t have anti-virus software installed or you want to try a different one, you can download Microsoft Security Essentials (free).<\/p>\n

Answer #2: Adjust your security settings<\/b><\/p>\n

The security warnings that Donald is seeing might be real Internet Explorer security warnings, which could indicate that a website he\u2019s trying to visit could be dangerous. If you see these warnings, follow the instructions. If you know that the sites you\u2019re visiting are safe and you\u2019re still seeing these warnings, your security settings might be set too high.<\/p>\n

To adjust Internet Explorer security settings<\/b><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Open Internet Explorer by clicking the\u00a0Start<\/b>\u00a0button\u00a0 and then clicking\u00a0Internet Explorer<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  2. On the menu bar, click Tools<\/b>, and then click\u00a0Internet options<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  3. Click the\u00a0Security<\/b>\u00a0tab.<\/li>\n
  4. Adjust the security level by moving the slider up or down.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    Learn more about how to change your Internet Explorer security settings<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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