You can escape a spyware page by using the Task Manager.
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Spyware often disguises itself to look like a normal webpage or a program that is similar to a virus scanner. If you are navigating the Internet and you run across a pop-up that claims your computer is infected and you need to install a program to clean it, chances are high this is a form of spyware. However, even if you click the "No" or "Cancel" button on the pop-up, the spyware can still attempt to install. The best way to escape a spyware page is to close the browser completely from the Task Manager.
Step 1
Identify that the webpage that is attempting to install the spyware. Usually, this is a form of pop-up. Often the webpage will prompt you to install some sort of protection software or virus removal program. These are actually spyware programs in disguise.
Step 2
Do not attempt to close the pop-up or the window. Some spyware will automatically begin installation if you click anything on the pop-up or the webpage.
Step 3
Press the "Ctrl," "Alt" and "Del" keys on your keyboard simultaneously.
Step 4
Choose "Task Manager" from the menu.
Step 5
Navigate to the "Processes" tab. This will show you a list of processes currently running on your computer.
Step 6
Locate your web browser's process in the menu. Firefox will be "firefox.exe." Internet Explorer will be "iexplorer.exe." Google Chrome will be "chrome.exe."
Step 7
Click on your browser's process name once to highlight it.
Step 8
Click the "End Process" button to close the process down. Click "End Process" a second time if you are prompted to confirm the action. This will shut down your browser and allow you to escape a page that might attempt to install spyware on your computer.
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