How to Remove 1-855-472-9850 Popup/Browser Locker Permanently?

I got a windows system alert popup which told me that my computer has been blocked and my private and financial data is at risk and asked me to call 1-855-472-9850 to fix it. This popup keeps coming even if I reboot my computer. How do I get rid of it?

What is 1-855-472-9850 Popup?

1-855-472-9850 Popup is a fake bsod (blue screen of death) popup or a fake system alert popup. It has the ability to mess up your internet browsing and even your entire computer. It will scare that your computer has been blocked and your private and financial data is at risk, so as to urge the innocent users to the bogus tech support. Once you notice your computer is affected by this annoying popup, you should take immediate actions to resolve it. Here is a screenshot of 1-855-472-9850 popup.

1-855-472-9850 Popup often appears after you download and install infected software to your computer. This kind of popup is mainly caused by the adware or potentially unwanted programs that invade your computer without your knowledge. Once inside, it will change your browser settings and pop up to your web browsers automatically. As a result, you will always come to this annoying popup when you launch your browser or even when you are doing nothing. This popup is not only disturbing but also malicious. It may collect your browsing data and your sensitive information after the infiltration. So you’d better remove it to keep your PC safe.

How to Remove 1-855-472-9850 Popup?

Here is a guide that teaches you how to remove the popup step by step. You should clear away all the suspected PUPs/adware, browser extensions, cookies, etc. If you need an easy and safe way to completely remove all the threats in your computer, you are recommended to use SpyHunter Anti-Malware Software.

Method 1: Remove 1-855-472-9850 Popup Step by Step
Method 2: Get Rid of 1-855-472-9850 Popup & Potential Malware with SpyHunter

Method 1: Remove 1-855-472-9850 Popup Step by Step

Step 1: End 1-855-472-9850 Popup 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 1-855-472-9850 Popup 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 1-855-472-9850 Popup from the list and remove it.

 

Step 2: Remove 1-855-472-9850 Popup from web browser.

Internet Explorer

Go to Tools >> Manage add-ons



Move to Toolbars and Extensions >> Remove items related to 1-855-472-9850 Popup.
Move to Search Providers >> select  items related to 1-855-472-9850 Popup  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.

Type "1-855-472-9850 Popup" in start menu, right click the item to open files location. And then delete the files. 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：

1-855-472-9850 Popup 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.