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When we browse the web, we seldom think about the dangers that might be waiting for us behind every (imaginary) corner. And when we encounter such notifications as **Your Computer has been blocked** +1-(888)941-3234, at first we do not know what we are supposed to do. However, if you see this fake alert on your screen, it means you have one or a few unwanted applications installed on your system, and these programs redirect you to sites that display the fake alert. Thus, it is clear that the best way to get rid of this annoying message is to remove all the applications that might be responsible for it.

The particular sample we have been working on comes bundled with Asearch.online. Asearch.online is a browser hijacker that displays modified results via its own search service. It usually gets installed on your system surreptitiously, and then it changes your default homepage without your permission. On the one hand, dealing with a browser hijacker has a silver lining because they are explicit and they do not hide from you. On the other hand, it is still a security threat that might result in something nasty. Hence, the sooner you terminate all the unwanted applications from your system, the better.

The most annoying thing about this fake alert is that it does not allow you to close your browser. Depending on which browser you are using, you may have to go as far as use the Task Manager to kill the browser’s process. This happens if you use Internet Explorer. Chrome and Firefox can still be closed, but only after you deal with a number of annoying pop-ups that urge you to remain on the page. Since this fake alert is really eager to convince you there is something fundamentally wrong with your system, it is only natural that quite a few users fall for this. However, you should know better than that because no reputable security application would ever try to fish for customers in such a way.

When **Your Computer has been blocked** +1-(888)941-3234 appears on your screen, the message says you have to call the given number immediately because your system has experienced an error. It says “for your safety, please do not open internet browser to avoid data corruption to the registry of your operating system.” The wording is rather clumsy, and it should be enough of a proof that this message is fake.

What’s more, there are many other online scam-related websites that make use of this number. For example, the tech support scam websites we have unearthed include kasperskyphonenumber.com, dellsupport.us, securitywarning.online, pogosupport.us, msncustomersupport.com, and so on. As you can see, most of these websites look like official representatives of popular software and hardware companies. However, it goes without saying that it is not really the case. These scam websites have been designed to swindle you out of your money without you even realizing it.

Close your browser right now and then delete all the unwanted programs from your PC. Then **Your Computer has been blocked** +1-(888)941-3234 will disappear for good. You should also restore your browser settings to default. If you need a full list of the programs you have to terminate, please scan your PC with the SpyHunter free scanner and you will get the list immediately.

How to Remove **Your Computer has been blocked** +1-(888)941-3234

Close Your Browser

1. Right-click the task bar.
2. Select Start Task Manager.
3. Open the Processes tab and highlight your browser’s process.
4. Click the End Process button and close Task Manager.

Remove Unwanted Programs

Windows 10 & Windows 8.1

1. Press Win+R and the Run prompt will open.
2. Type Control Panel and click OK.
3. Go to Uninstall a program and remove unwanted applications.

Windows Vista & Windows 7

1. Open the Start menu and go to Control Panel.
2. Click Uninstall a program and delete unwanted applications.

Windows XP

1. Click the Start button and select Control Panel.
2. Access Add or remove programs and uninstall the unwanted applications.

Reset Your Browser Settings

Internet Explorer

1. Press Alt+T and click Internet options.
2. Open the Advanced tab and click Reset.
3. Select Delete personal settings and press Reset.
4. Click Close.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Press Alt+H and click Troubleshooting information.
2. Click Refresh Firefox at the top right of the new tab.
3. Click Refresh Firefox again and press Finish.

Google Chrome

1. Press Alt+F and go to Settings.
2. Scroll down and click Show advanced settings.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Reset settings.
4. Press the Reset button.