How to Unlock Your Browser: Step-by-Step Guide

This updated guide explains how to Unlock Your Browser through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

Method 1 of 3:

Unlocking Your Browser in Windows

Right-click the Windows taskbar located on your desktop.
click 'Start Task Manager.' The Task Manager window will display on-screen.
click the Processes tab, then click 'Show processes from all users.'
click the process currently being ran by your Internet browser. For example, if you are using Google Chrome as your browser, click 'chrome. exe.'
Select 'End Process' from the floating menu displayed on-screen.
click 'End Process' again when asked to confirm that you may need to end the process.
click 'Yes' to end the process. The next time you launch your browser, it will no longer be locked.^{[1]XResearch source}

Method 2 of 3:

Resetting Your Browser on Mac OS X

click 'Safari' and select 'Reset Safari.'
- If using Firefox, click 'Help > Troubleshooting Information > Reset Firefox.'
Verify that all items are checked within the Reset dialog box and click 'Reset.' Your browser will restore back to default settings, and will no longer be locked.^{[2]XResearch source}

Method 3 of 3:

Force Quitting Your Browser on Mac OS X

Press the Command, Option, and Escape keys all at the same time on your Mac computer. The Force Quit window will display on-screen.
Select the browser that is being locked by the malware program and click 'Force Quit.' Your browser will stop running, and will no longer be locked.

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Unlock Your Browser?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.