Linkedin random URL keeps opening new windows while broswing or even just watching youtube

[PsyChoFok]

PsyChoFok last edited by

started yesterday
Linkedin random URL keeps opening new windows while broswing or even just watching youtube
I have run malwarbytes and I have ESET Smart Security running.

I cannot find a way to stop it from happening.

Please if anyone can help me to stop opera opening a new windows automatically?
would be so helpful if opera would show what opened the webpage then I could eleminate it.

Thanks in Advance

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @PsyChoFok last edited by

@psychofok Did you already tried disabling all extensions as said?

[lazuring]

lazuring last edited by

LinkedIn kept opening new windows when I'm browsing and its starting to get very annoying. I tried disabling everything and nothing works, so I might as well just stop using Opera for the meantime if it keeps continuing to do so.

[kopollo]

kopollo Banned @PsyChoFok last edited by

@psychofok
If you are experiencing issues with random URLs opening new windows specifically in the Opera browser, you can try the following steps to address the problem:

Update Opera: Ensure that you have the latest version of Opera installed on your computer. Updates often include security patches and bug fixes that can help resolve such issues.

Disable extensions: Temporarily disable all extensions in Opera to see if any of them are causing the problem. Go to the menu (the "Opera" or "Customize and control Opera" button in the top-left corner), select "Extensions," and disable all extensions.

Clear browsing data: Clearing your browsing data, including cache, cookies, and history, can help remove any stored information that might be causing conflicts. Go to the menu, select "Settings," go to the "Privacy & security" section, and click on "Clear browsing data."

Reset Opera settings: Resetting Opera to its default settings can help eliminate any problematic configurations. To reset Opera, go to the menu, select "Settings," scroll down to the bottom, click on "Advanced," and select "Browser" from the left-hand side. Scroll down to find the "Reset settings" button and click on it.

Scan for malware: Run a thorough scan of your computer using reputable antivirus or anti-malware software to check for any potential malware or malicious programs that could be causing the issue.

If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be worth considering uninstalling and reinstalling Opera or seeking further assistance from Opera's support resources.

[raishu21]

raishu21 @PsyChoFok last edited by

@psychofok it's happening to me as well it's annoying

[DaddyVoid]

DaddyVoid @PsyChoFok last edited by

@psychofok I had the same issue starting yesterday as well! So weird....
Can you list your extension so we can compare if we had any of the same ones that might be causing this.

Thanks, hope we can sort this all out soon it is very annoying XD

[raishu21]

raishu21 @DaddyVoid last edited by

@daddyvoid i reset the operagx settings and it somehow works and the browser went stable, i will still observe if this issue will appear after some time after resetting the browser settings

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @lazuring last edited by

@lazuring Already checked with all extensions disabled as instructed?

[DaddyVoid]

DaddyVoid @raishu21 last edited by

@raishu21 Hi I tried this today and the problem still persists. Let me know if you figure out what fixed it. Thanks

[raishu21]

raishu21 @DaddyVoid last edited by

@daddyvoid i just followed kopollo's instruction in resetting the browser. here's what they said:
Reset Opera settings: Resetting Opera to its default settings can help eliminate any problematic configurations. To reset Opera, go to the menu, select "Settings," scroll down to the bottom, click on "Advanced," and select "Browser" from the left-hand side. Scroll down to find the "Reset settings" button and click on it.

[StartParty]

StartParty last edited by

i got this too, and i cant reset my opera because some reason
so this my solution
using block site extension and set auto close when url linkenid

so the linkin website cant load in my browser.
extension code : conlfclceooejnhenagheghcdpelfplm

[StartParty]

StartParty last edited by StartParty

no more new windows open new random page linkenid after i clear cokies.

i try this and check history after 2 hour and linkenid is gone

[PsyChoFok]

PsyChoFok @leocg last edited by

@leocg yes I have now disabled all extentions and still figuring out which one is causing it. Definitely an extention for me. Thing is I haven't installed new extentions for months so I think one of them updated with a malware.

[imprzz]

imprzz last edited by

FOUND THE SOLUTION/CAUSE

For me its this app which triggered random linkedin pop ups which are instantly closing :

Find website used fonts
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/find-website-used-fonts/lnebjgioddkafaldaaeooeghlcholnnp

I just deactivated every extension I have in opera, and reactivated extensions one by one in 2-5mins intervalls.

I got this extension through operas official Install Chrome Extensions

If you have this extension, you should delete it and after that it will not happen again. But if it's still happening, or you dont even have it installed, you should deactivate every extension and reactivate them one by one.

If its another extension which is causing this, please tell us which one it is.

[StartParty]

StartParty last edited by

find the suspect and other user confirm this extension is malware when i want uninstall and check when this extension update.

[raishu21]

raishu21 @imprzz last edited by

@imprzz i had this extension. this might be one of the culprits