Windows Edge Tab Initiated by "First Choice tech Support" Scam, How to Fix it?

These days, there are computer users complain that their PC is encountering error code 0x80040201

Window's Defender Error Code: 0x80073afc, and they are required to call 855-875-1572 to get help, but when they call the number to get help, they are required to pay $250 a year. They have no idea whether it is safe to do that?

If you encounter Windows Edge Tab Initiated by "First Choice tech Support" Scam, your PC may have been infected by malware or viruses. Usually, it will show error code 0x80040201

Window's Defender Error Code: 0x80073afc on your PC and ask you to call the provided number to get help. However, it is a scam that designed by cyber criminals to earn profits from you. You are asked to pay about $250 to fix problems on your PC. However, never trust what it states to you. Or you will face more and more problems on your PC. All you need to to is to get rid of malware that cause this error on your PC.

Some symptoms that malware that cause error code 0x80040201 Window's Defender Error Code: 0x80073afc

It changes your browser settings and show pop-up errors on your PC to lure your attention and get profits from you. What's more, it will change your system settings and mess up your system so as to take control of your whole system. The worst thing is that your sensitive information will be collected by cyber criminals to earn profits. Therefore, it is necessary to get rid of malware or viruses that cause error code 0x80040201 Window's Defender Error Code: 0x80073afc.

MALWARE THAT CAUSE ERROR CODE 0X80040201 WINDOW’S DEFENDER ERROR CODE: 0X80073AFC Removal Guide

Guide 1: To manually delete all its related items like the steps showed below

a: Get into the safe mode with networking

<Restart your computer. As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, tap "F8" key constantly. Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Safe Mode with Networking" option, and then press ENTER>

b: Stop all the related processes of MALWARE THAT CAUSE ERROR CODE 0X80040201 WINDOW’S DEFENDER ERROR CODE: 0X80073AFC

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del together to open Task Manager -> click on processes and tick Processes from all users box -> click on End Process to end all processes 

c: Open Control Panel from Start menu and search for Folder Options.

When Folder Options window opens, click on its View tab, tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then press OK.

d: Delete all the related registry entries 

Press Windows+R to launch Run…-> type Regedit into Open box and click OK to open Registry Editor-> find out all registry entries above and delete them

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "MALWARE THAT CAUSE ERROR CODE 0X80040201 WINDOW’S DEFENDER ERROR CODE: 0X80073AFC " = "%AppData%\<random>.exe"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "MALWARE THAT CAUSE ERROR CODE 0X80040201 WINDOW’S DEFENDER ERROR CODE: 0X80073AFC " = "%AppData%\<random>.exe"

e: Remove infected files  

%AppData%\<random>.exe
%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe

C:\Program Files\<random>

Guide 2: To safely and automatically uninstall it with SpyHunter

SpyHunter is a world-famous real-time malware protection and removal tool, which is designed to detect , remove and protect your PC from the latest malware attacks, such as Trojans, worms, rootkits, rogue viruses, browser hijacker, ransomware, adware, key-loggers, and so forth. To keep SpyHunter Anti-malware on your computer is an important way to protect your computer in a good condition. Please find the instruction as follow.

Step 1: Click the icon to download SpyHunter.

Step 2: Click to Run the file.

Step 3: After installation, click Start New Scan to find out potential threats.

Step 4: Select All and Remove all reported threat.

 

Guide to download RegCure Pro to optimize PC 

If you are still worried about the left over of MALWARE THAT CAUSE ERROR CODE 0X80040201 WINDOW’S DEFENDER ERROR CODE: 0X80073AFC and want to clean all the unwanted registry entries,  it is recommended to use RegCure Pro. RegCure Pro is packed with the tools you need to boost your PC’s speed and performance. Featuring an intuitive interface and easy-to-use work flow, RegCure Pro scans common problem areas – and quickly and safely fixes them. As well, it has several tools and features to address other performance and computing issues.

Step 1. Install and launch RegCure Pro on your PC.

Step 2.  Click "Yes" to download and install RegCure Pro.

 

Step 3. Click "Next" to continue.

Step 4. RegCure Pro will open automatically on your screen.

 Step 5. RegCure Pro is scanning your PC for error.

 

Step 6. After scanning, choose the issues you want to fix. 

 

Conclution: Manual removal MALWARE THAT CAUSE ERROR CODE 0X80040201 WINDOW’S DEFENDER ERROR CODE: 0X80073AFC is a very complex and difficult process. If you don’t have sufficient expertise in dealing with the manual removal, Install Spyhunter can be your better choice. It is capable of auto-detecting and removing viruses. You can also Download RegCure Pro to help you remove unneeded registry files and optimize the computer.

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