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Hi leonard,

It sounds like you're seeing instructions that reference Edge settings which no longer appear in the same location in newer versions of Microsoft Edge. This can happen as the browser's settings layout changes over time.

To check and remove any unwanted site permissions or stored website data:

1. Open Edge and enter edge://settings/content in the address bar.
2. Review Site permissions and look for any unfamiliar or unwanted websites.
3. Open edge://settings/content/all and remove data for any suspicious sites.
4. If you're receiving unwanted notifications, go to edge://settings/content/notifications and remove or block those sites.

Also, if the websites appeared recently, consider reviewing Settings > Apps > Installed apps and uninstalling any recently added applications that you do not recognize.

The presence of unknown websites in browser settings does not necessarily indicate an infection, but cleaning up site data and verifying system security is a good precaution. If the issue continues, sharing the names of the affected websites may help identify a more specific cause.

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Hi, @leonard

Visiting a suspicious site does not necessarily mean malware was installed, but do not open those sites again.

In Edge, go to:

• Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Site permissions > All sites
• Select each suspicious site, then reset its permissions or set Notifications to Block.

Next, go to:

• Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies > See all cookies and site data
• Search for each site and remove its stored data.
• Then open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options and run a Full scan. Also check Edge extensions and remove anything you do not recognize.

Are you receiving pop-ups or notifications from these sites even when Edge is closed? Did you download a file, install anything, or enter a password on any of them?