Just a question. What does Alt+F4 do? I could, of course, try it out but .....
Thanks.
NoelDP said:
It forces the focus window to close, so you don't have to hit any buttons (which may be part of the hujack attempt)
Precisely correct. Clicking the red X will many times just say "OK infect my computer" The ALT+F4 bypasses that. Repeated presses wil close each open window in order until all close.
Nice ref B I like that one didn't know about the red X!
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ATL+F4, closed it all and did a full scan, good to know that.
