I have been using Windows 8.1 on a brand new computer for about a month. Since yesterday, about every half hour or so, a web page pops up saying:

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Message from webpage

Microsoft Real Time Web Monitor has detected Liam.x on the system Due to Unsafe Browsing.

Its (sic) strongly adviced (sic!) to contact Windows Online Support to have the virus removed as it can cause a system failure.

Please Call Microsoft Windows Support Helpline for Assistance.

TOLL FREE: 0-800-078-6078

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Win 8.1 inbuilt Defender program doesn't detect this virus (even after a full scan). Nor does Malwarebytes.

Is there a recommended way of removing this virus? I just did a System Restore to about two weeks ago but the virus is still there.

• Edited by Bertram12 17 hours 9 minutes ago

As I said, Malwarebytes doesn't detect it.

So you did.  Sorry I missed it.  I suspect it is a PUP.  Do you get the same pop up in a different browser?

Hi Wanikiya and Dyami,

Win 8.1 came with IE and as it runs pretty fast, I haven't bothered to download Chrome, Firefox etc.

I've found plenty of web pages that talk about Liam.x and how to remove it. But they either suggest editing the Registry (no thanks!) or provide a link to download their software which will remove it for you (no thanks again!).

I couldn't find Liam.x on this forum though.