Simply Get Rid of ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam from PC

You got an error code SMeQ1177DYJX6 which supposedly came from Windows? It asked you to call Windows Support at 1-866-352-8353? This popup has blocked your browser and not allow you to do anything? Please don’t worry. This article will tell you how to get rid of this pop-up scam for good.

Brief Introduction of ‘Error Code SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam

If you see pop-up window with “ERROR CODE: SMeQ1177DYJX6” taking over your web browsers and asking you to call Windows Support at 1-866-352-8353, your computer is infected by adware or potentially unwanted program. You should remove all the potential threats in time to avoid more troubles.

Commonly, ‘Error Code SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up is about a tech support scam. Cyber criminals design this pop-up scam to trick the innocent users to call the given number so that they can extort users’ money. So once you receive this popup, you should not call the number. Besides, the appearance of this pop-up scam often associates with many other problems. You will find your browser home page replaced by suspected URL and you will even be locked at the suspected URL. If you want to exit, you should end the infected browser processes from the task manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc) or restart your computer.

Easy Methods to Remove ‘Error Code SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam

It is disturbing and even dangerous if your computer infects with adware/PUP that cause ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) pop-up. You should bring your computer back to normal by removing the adware or potentially unwanted programs, delete malicious cookies, or clear other related threats.

Method 1: Remove ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam Step by Step
Method 2: Get Rid of ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam & Potential Malware with SpyHunter

Method 1: Remove ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam Step by Step

Step 1: End ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam process from Windows Task Manager

Methods to open Windows Task Manager: Press CTRL+ALT+DEL or CTRL+SHIFT+ESC or press the Start button, type "Run" to select the option, then type "taskmgr" and press OK.

* end the one related to the PUP
* you should end the one to the infected browser (e.g. chrome.exe) if your browser is frozen/locked.

Step 2: Uninstall PUP related to ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam from Control Panel

* Go to Start Menu >> Control Panle
* Press Win & R on your keyboard to open Run. Type in "control" to open Control Panel

Select Uninstall a program (from category)/Program and Features (from small icon). Search PUP related to ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam from the list and remove it.

 

Step 2: Remove ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam from web browser.

Internet Explorer

Go to Tools >> Manage add-ons



Move to Toolbars and Extensions >> Remove items related to ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam.
Move to Search Providers >> select  items related to ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam  and remove it.

Go back to Tools >> Internet Options

* in General tab, rewrite your home page URL or Use Default from Homepage. And then click Delete... from Browsing history



* in Advanced tab >> Reset... >> check Delete personal settings >> Reset

Google Chrome

Go to Customize and control Google Chrome (top right menu) >> Tools/Settings >> Extension >> Remove suspicious extensions

Reset your settings on On startup >> Set pages, Appearance >> Change, and Search >> Manage search engines...

 

Show advanced settings >> Reset  settings

Mozilla Firefox

Open menu >> Add-on >> remove unwanted extensions and plugins

 

Back to Menu >> Option >> General. You can rewrite your home page URL or Restore to Default

Press alt & h, select Troubleshooting and Information >> Reset or Refresh Firefox

Step 3: Delete from local disk.

Delete malicious files related to ‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam. Usually in the below files:

%AppData%
%CommonAppData%
%temp%
C:\Windows\Temp\
C:\Program Files\

Step 4: Delete infected or additional registry entries.

Press Win & R  to open Run, type in "regedit" and hit enter. Click Edit >> Find... to search unwanted keys

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Final Tip：

‘Error Code: SMeQ1177DYJX6’ (1-866-352-8353) Pop-up Scam can cause a lot of troubles. Usually, the manual tips above may help your get rid of it. But if you fail, you can download powerful remover to get rid of it.