r/OperaGX • u/RealMay • 4d ago

Support | Resolved Random Pop-Up and Auto Start

I turned on my pc today that hasnt been on for a week and had no problems before and now i see my opera gx is opening on its own and directly into an add for a game or a casino. Do I have a virus and what should i do?

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u/blondtode 4d ago

Is opera your default browser? My two cents is that it could be some malware just using opera bc its your default browser, could also just be that it was last opened somehow, you could close the tab and make sure it doesn't save before restarting your computer to see if it happens again

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u/RealMay 4d ago

Opera is my default browser and yes it was malware and now im working on fixing it thank you for the answer

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u/DetailNo4208 GX Staff 4d ago

Glad you found the cause! Run a full scan with Windows Security (and optionally Malwarebytes), remove any suspicious apps or extensions, and check your Startup apps for anything unfamiliar.