Computer problem

When I started to use my computer just now, the pop up could not load at first. A box read that microsoft.go.com took too long to load.

Since you are using Chrome instead of IE anyway, you might try just resetting IE to see if it cleans out any extensions:

a. Press Windows logo + R to open the Run dialog box.
b. Type inetcpl.cpl in the run dialog box, press Enter.
c. Now click the advanced tab and then click Reset.
d. Click apply and then ok.

This still doesn't sound like Malware to me because it keep taking you to a Microsoft site. It seems more like some type of Microsoft "feature" run amok.

See if any of this helps:

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3039827/windows/7-ways-windows-10-pushes-ads-at-you-and-how-to-stop-them.html

I just did this one. Now to wait and see.

It popped up more quickly than normal just now. I went to internet options and put it as I recall the address on the list of restricted sites. Gonna wait now and see what it does.

When it popped up again, I saw I had the address wrong. This time I got it right.

Nothing when I started it just now. I might have licked it.

Good!

Didn't work. I am going to live with it for the present.

I may be overly optimistic, but I went to internet options again and clicked off a couple more MSN items. Then restarted. Today I haven't seen it.

Cool! Did you ever check in to System Restore? If it's not activated on your computer, you should go ahead and do so you'll have it if you need it.

I have solved problems with system restore in the past. Just didn't want to do it this time.

Thanks to those of you who offered suggestions. The problem appears solved.

Of course, the page continues to pop up. But I know now what is going on: I never activate the wifi. When the computer prompts me to do so, the MSN page pops up. I kill it. No problems.

If you don't ever use the WiFi you can go into Control Panel > Network > Adapters and right-click the WiFi Adapter and Disable it. That will probably stop it from annoying you if it's not being used.

I keep the option in case my wife should ever want it. Personally I just use this desktop and a flip phone.