How to Remove the “Viruses Detected” Windows Notification - Google Chrome

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This banner says that your PC is infected with 5 viruses and you need to remove it as soon as possible. When you see the "5 New Messages : Virus detected" pop-up ads, you may be infected with adware, but you probably are only seeing Browser Notifications. It is recommended not to click on ads that appear on these dodgy pages. You may end up visiting pages which can actually contain malware.

Users can cause unwanted downloads and installations by clicking on misleading ads that appear on various untrusted sites where certain malicious scripts are executed. Many of these websites appear in web browser apps such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc. During web browsing sessions where users visit dodgy websites, click intrusive ads and install PUPs on their devices. In most cases, websites of this type trick visitors into downloading and installing dubious applications that can be removed without being detected as viruses.   

The notifications claim that several viruses have been discovered on your Mac or iPhone, including IP address, system version and other details. Another technique for displaying fake virus notifications is to claim that the user's system is infected and needs to be scanned with supported software to remove the virus. A pop-up fraud page designed to display fake virus notifications disguised as a Google security alert claims that the Chrome browser has been corrupted by a total of 5 viruses discovered on the system.

1. How to Clear the Browser Cache in Google Chrome

A cache is a temporary storage area that stores data for quick access. It is primarily used to make websites load faster. A browser’s cache holds cached images, videos, and web pages to help speed up browsing. It stores these items so that they don’t need to be re-downloaded each time they are needed.

There are several ways you can clear your browser cache in Google Chrome, depending on what you want to achieve:

1) Find Harmful Content: Click the ‘Menu’ button on the right side of the toolbar and select ‘Settings’ then ‘Advanced Settings...’ Reset and clean up, select the ‘Find harmful Content...’ tab

2) Clear the cache, history and cookies of all websites: Click the ‘Menu’ button on the right side of the toolbar and select ‘Settings’ then ‘Privacy and Security...’ Clear browsing data, select the ‘Time range: All time.’ 

2. Reset Chrome Settings and Preferences

Resetting Chrome settings is a process that allows you to return your browser to its default configuration. Any changes you have made to the settings will be undone. Some of the changes you can revert are:

Changing your homepage

Adding extensions or themes

Changing your default search engine

Setting up sync on a laptop or desktop

Setting up sync on an Android device

Enabling or disabling sync for certain types of data, such as passwords, downloads and browsing history.

You can also go back to using Google Chrome’s packaged applications, like Gmail Offline, Calculator and Translate.

3. How to Change Google Chrome's Default Homepage

You can change Google Chrome's default homepage to a more customized and desired one so you don't have to start your browser session from scratch every time.

1)To see the settings, click the button on the top right of the chrome window and look for “Settings”.

2) Under "Appearance," check the box next to "Show Home button."

3) Under 'Show Home button', select the tab or page you wish to show with a push of a button. 


4. Turn off Browser Notifications

1)On your PC, open Chrome. 

2)At the upper right, click More and look for Settings. 

3)Find "Privacy and security," click Site settings. 

4)Select the authorization you need to change.


5. Use Microsoft Windows Defender to look for Viruses

1)In the Settings window, click Update and Security, and afterwards click the Windows Defender app on the left side. 

2)In the Windows Defender window that shows up, click Open Windows Defender Security Center. 

3)In the window that shows up, click the Shield icon labeled as Virus and Threat Protection button to the left 

4)Look for the Quick Scan button. Windows Defender will now scan your PC and report any discoveries. 

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