There is an unauthorized extension on my browser and I can't remove it

Payton Callahan 0 Reputation points
2025-10-24T18:12:27.99+00:00

Quantum Plasmius is the program, and it was added on my browser and it pops up ads and redirects me to a shady browser engine not edge

Microsoft Edge | Browser extensions | Windows 11
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  1. JANSHER L 7,925 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-24T18:53:07.84+00:00

    Hi Payton,

    Thank you for posting, I am here to help you day.

    Possible cause of this is due to The unauthorized "Quantum Plasmius" extension in Microsoft Edge is a type of malware, likely added because of a bundled software installation, a download of a malicious file, or a group policy that was changed without your knowledge.

    Try this step to help fix the problem:

    Try to scan the System with Microsoft Safety Scanner.

    Click the link to download:

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/safety-scanner-download

    looking forward to helping you out.  If you need more help please let me know. If the answer is helpful, please click "Accept Answer".

    Best regards,

    Jansher

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  2. _AW_ 64,056 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-10-24T22:56:13.2233333+00:00

    Please provide Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) logs for analysis.

    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/

    Note: If you are using Edge or Chrome, SmartScreen may initially block the download. Click on the three dots next to the warning and select Keep => Click the Delete drop arrow => Keep anyway.

    • If your computer's language is not English, rename FRST64.exe to FRST64English.exe
    • Run the tool, leave the default settings, and press Scan.
    • Zip the logs, FRST.txt and Addition.txt, then upload to a cloud storage service like OneDrive, Google Drive or gofile.io
    • Post the share link.

    Share OneDrive files and folders - Microsoft Support

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