Great Type Captcha: what it is and how to remove it
Great Type Captcha is a deceptive site that tries to convince users to click the "Allow" button. It is disguised as a captcha verification step and users are asked to click the button to confirm that they are not robots.
Facts checked October 6, 2026. Removal steps tested on Windows 11 (26H2) and checked against Microsoft's and the browser makers' current documentation. Sections marked as our earlier report are the original text: they describe the threat as it was then and have not been reviewed since. The 2026 status, the removal steps and the questions are current.
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Great Type Captcha: summary
| Distribution | Shady websites; deceptive ads; software bundling |
|---|---|
| NAME | Great Type Captcha |
| TYPE | Push notification spam; adware |
| SYMPTOMS | Pop up ads starts appearing in the corner of the screen, sometimes even when the browser is closed |
| DANGERS | Links embedded in the pop-ups can lead to pages created by fraudsters meant to lure out users' sensitive information or trick them into installing PUPs and malware |
| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
| Removal | Scan the PC with security software to find and remove the malware and anything installed with it. Fortect scans Windows for malware and repairs the system files and settings it damaged. Remove it nowTo use the full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Fortect. The scan is free. |
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| Damage | Not recorded in the old report |
|---|---|
| Name | Great Type Captcha |
| Type | Fake CAPTCHA page |
| Symptoms | A fake CAPTCHA asking to press Win+R |
| Evidence | 6 write-ups by security sites; details still limited |
| Imitates | A human-verification check |
| Domains | greattypecaptcha[.]top |
| First seen | 20 December 2021 |
| Facts checked | 6 October 2026 |
Is the Great Type Captcha check real?
- Address:
greattypecaptcha[.]top
From our report of Dec 2021 · not reviewed since
More from our earlier report on Great Type Captcha
- DIsable notifications via browser settings
What the Great Type Captcha scammers want
From our report of Dec 2021 · not reviewed since
Great Type Captcha asks users to confirm that they are not robots by clicking a button
Great Type Captcha is a deceptive site that tries to convince users to click the "Allow" button.
It is disguised as a captcha verification step and users are asked to click the button to confirm that they are not robots. In reality, people give the site permission to spam them with pop-up ads because they allow push notifications.
When push notifications were first released by Apple in 2009, they were meant to provide users with value, like informing them about the latest news, updates, special offers. With time, this function turned into the ability for the websites and apps to generate revenue with pay-per-click advertising.
The opportunity to send commercial content straight to users' screens was not overlooked by individuals who are constantly looking for ways to make money online. All the fraudsters have to do is to compile a convincing message and spread the website on the Internet through advertising networks.
From our report of Dec 2021 · not reviewed since
Learn to disable push notifications and take care of your browsers
The creators of push notification spam pages do not care about user privacy or security so pop-up ads can come from various sources that are not trustworthy.
You might receive ads suggesting to install antivirus software or participate in fake giveaways and surveys.
It is no secret that all of these pages can track your browsing activities with the help of cookies so it is recommended to clean them regularly. It will not delete any data they have already collected but it will stop the tracking. The developers of questionable pages can sell cookies to advertising networks that use them to target you with ads more.
Most users do not bother to do it or they forget it so we suggest using an automatic solution . This powerful tool will fully clear your browsers and will also take care of your system. It is especially useful after virus infections because it can fix serious system errors like BSoDs, corrupted files, registry issues, and more.
Push notifications are based on a subscription model, so only you can enable and disable them. To disable the pop-ups from Great Type Captcha follow the guide:
Google Chrome (desktop):
Google Chrome (Android):
MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Google Chrome browser and go to Menu > Settings.
- Locate Privacy and security section and pick Site Settings > Notifications.
- Look at the Allow section and look for a suspicious URL.
- Click the three vertical dots next to it and pick Block. This should remove unwanted notifications from Google Chrome.
- Open Google Chrome and tap on Settings (three vertical dots).
- Select Notifications.
- Locate the unwanted URL and toggle the button to the left (Off setting).
- Open Mozilla Firefox and go to Menu > Options.
- Click on Privacy & Security section.
- Under Permissions, you should be able to see Notifications. Click the Settings button next to it.
- In the Settings – Notification Permissions window, click on the drop-down menu by the URL in question.
- Select Block and then click on Save Changes. This should remove unwanted notifications from Mozilla Firefox.
- Click on Safari > Preferences...
- Go to the Websites tab and, under General, select Notifications.
- Select the web address in question, click the drop-down menu and select Deny.
- Open Microsoft Edge, and click the Settings and more button (three horizontal dots) at the top-right of the window.
- Select Settings and then go to Advanced.
- Under Website permissions, pick Manage permissions and select the URL in question.
- Toggle the switch to the left to turn notifications off on Microsoft Edge.
- Open Microsoft Edge, and go to Settings.
- Select Site permissions.
- Go to Notifications on the right.
- Under Allow, you will find the unwanted entry.
- Click on More actions and select Block.
- Open Internet Explorer, and click on the Gear icon at the top-right of the window.
- Select Internet options and go to the Privacy tab.
- In the Pop-up Blocker section, click on Settings.
- Locate web address in question under Allowed sites and pick Remove.
From our report of Dec 2021 · not reviewed since
Scan your machine for PUPs
Once you block the notifications, there is still a chance that there is adware hiding in your system.
You might still be experiencing an increased amount of commercial content like surveys, banners. You might get redirected automatically by your browser to suspicious pages. If you have any of these symptoms, we strongly suggest deploying professional security tools like or to scan your machine.
They can detect suspicious processes running in your machine and eliminate all the files related to them. It can also prevent such infections in the future by warning you about a suspicious download. Of course, you can remove programs manually, but it can be difficult to identify PUPs as they can be disguised as handy tools that you use every day.
If you want to perform manual removal, you can follow the instructions posted below for Windows and Mac systems:
To fully remove an unwanted app, you need to access Application Support, LaunchAgents, and LaunchDaemons folders and delete relevant files:
- Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
- From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
- Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
- If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
- Wait till uninstallation process is complete and click OK.
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel located on the right pane (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
- Pick the unwanted application by clicking on it once.
- At the top, click Uninstall/Change.
- In the confirmation prompt, pick Yes.
- Click OK once the removal process is finished.
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for all related entries.
- Click on the app and drag it to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash)
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and click Go or press Enter.
- In the Application Support folder, look for any dubious entries and then delete them.
- Now enter /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders the same way and terminate all the related .plist files.
Why Great Type Captcha opens in your browser
From our report of Dec 2021 · not reviewed since
Pages like greattypecaptcha.top rarely can be found in the search results.
People land on sites like Yourcoolfeed.com, News-hadeha.cc, and News-jihexa.cc because most of the time they were already browsing through shady pages. Websites that engage in illegal activities are usually full of deceptive ads and sneaky redirects.
For example, illegal streaming platforms sometimes have ads that look like "Download" and "Play" buttons. Even though Google said that it would get rid of them, they still exist. It is not hard to see how someone would get tricked by a scheme like this, especially less IT-savvy users. Many think that once they click the button, they will be able to watch the movie or TV show they found.
Another reason why you might get redirected to push notification spam pages is adware. You might have installed it without even knowing. This and other PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) mostly get spread on freeware distribution sites. They do not make any money from free software so they include additional programs in the installers that monetize user activity.
That is why you need to be especially careful during installations. Always choose "Custom" or "Advanced" installation methods, read the Privacy Policy, and Terms of Use to find out what the program will be able to do on your PC and what data it will collect. The most crucial part is to uncheck the boxes next to file names that seem unnecessary.
What to do if you ran the Great Type Captcha command
Whether you ran the command decides everything else, so the first step checks that.
Step 1: Check whether the pasted command ran
Press Windows + R and click the arrow at the right of the box: it lists the last commands typed there.
A long line starting with
powershell,mshta, cmd or curl means the page's command ran, and it usually downloads a password stealer. If it is there, disconnect from the internet now and do every step below, including the passwords.If the list holds nothing like it, you only saw the page, and closing it was enough. The Run box keeps this history in Windows 11 and Windows 10 alike.
Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
Step 2: Scan the PC, then run the offline scan
Open Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options, run a Full scan and remove everything it finds. Then select Microsoft Defender Antivirus (offline scan) and click Scan now: the PC restarts and scans before Windows loads, which finds files that hide while Windows runs.
Save your work first, because the offline scan takes about 15 minutes. Both scans are built into Windows 11 and Windows 10, and a second scanner from another vendor is a useful extra opinion.
Windows 11: Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options. Full procedure with screenshots: Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan
Step 3: Change passwords from another device and sign out other sessions
Assume that the passwords saved in this PC's browsers, and the accounts that were open in them, are known to the attacker. From a phone or a clean computer, change the e-mail password first, then banking, shopping, social and gaming accounts.
Use each service's option to sign out of all other sessions, because stolen cookies keep a session open even after a password change. Turn on two-step verification on each account. Wait with the infected Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC until the scans are clean.
Full procedure with screenshots: Turn on two-step verification / secure a hacked account
Step 4: Delete scheduled tasks that bring it back
Open Task Scheduler from the Start menu and click Task Scheduler Library. Select each task you do not recognise and read the Actions tab:
- a task that starts a file in
%AppData%or%Temp% - runs
powershellwith a long encoded line - opens a web address belongs to Great Type Captcha or a similar program
Right-click such a task and choose Delete, and check the subfolders too. Leave tasks from Microsoft, your PC's maker and programs you use. Task Scheduler is the same in Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Windows 11: Task Scheduler Library, the task selected, the Actions tab shows the file it runs. Full procedure with screenshots: Remove what malware leaves behind in Windows
- a task that starts a file in
Do not let government spy on you
The government has many issues in regards to tracking users' data and spying on citizens, so you should take this into consideration and learn more about shady information gathering practices.
Avoid any unwanted government tracking or spying by going totally anonymous on the internet.
You can choose a different location when you go online and access any material you want without particular content restrictions. You can easily enjoy internet connection without any risks of being hacked by using VPN.
Control the information that can be accessed by government any other unwanted party and surf online without being spied on. Even if you are not involved in illegal activities or trust your selection of services, platforms, be suspicious for your own security and take precautionary measures by using the VPN service.
Backup files for the later use, in case of the malware attack
Computer users can suffer from data losses due to cyber infections or their own faulty doings.
Ransomware can encrypt and hold files hostage, while unforeseen power cuts might cause a loss of important documents. If you have proper up-to-date backups, you can easily recover after such an incident and get back to work. It is also equally important to update backups on a regular basis so that the newest information remains intact - you can set this process to be performed automatically.
When you have the previous version of every important document or project you can avoid frustration and breakdowns. It comes in handy when malware strikes out of nowhere. Use for the data restoration process.
Questions about Great Type Captcha
I pressed Win+R and pasted the code from greattypecaptcha[.]top. Am I hacked?
Assume yes and act now. The command a fake CAPTCHA on greattypecaptcha[.]top copies to your clipboard downloads and runs malware, usually an information stealer or a remote access trojan, and stealers can copy browser passwords and cookies within a minute. Disconnect the PC from the internet.
Run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan, then remove new startup items, scheduled tasks and programs. From another device, change your e-mail password first, then banking and everything else saved in the browser, sign out of all sessions and turn on two-step verification. If crypto wallets were on the PC, move the funds from a clean device.
Was greattypecaptcha[.]top hacked, or is it a scam site?
Both happen. Many ClickFix pages are injected into legitimate websites whose software was not updated, so a site you know can suddenly show a fake check. Others sit on throwaway domains reached through ads or links in messages.
For you the answer is the same: do not follow the instructions on greattypecaptcha[.]top, and if you already did, clean the PC and change passwords. If the site belongs to a business you trust, let them know through a contact form; they may not realise their pages have been tampered with.
Is Great Type Captcha really from a human-verification check?
No. It is a web page made to look like a message from a human-verification check. Websites cannot scan your computer, see your files or know whether your antivirus is active. Real security warnings appear in Windows Security or in your antivirus program, not as browser pages with phone numbers, countdowns or prize wheels.
Close the page; nothing was installed just by seeing it. If you want to check, open Windows Security from the Start menu and run a quick scan. It shows the real status of your protection.
Is greattypecaptcha[.]top safe?
No. The site greattypecaptcha[.]top hosts Great Type Captcha, a page that imitates a human-verification check to scare or lure visitors. Do not open it again to check; the content can change between visits and may include downloads. If you see it once, close the tab.
If it opens by itself, a notification permission, an extension or a redirecting site is sending you there; the steps in this guide remove each of these. You can report the address to your browser so that others get a warning page before it loads.
Does a human-verification check ever ask me to press Win + R?
Never. Real checks from a human-verification check run entirely inside the page:
- you tick a box
- click pictures
- simply wait a few seconds
They do not use the clipboard, do not open Windows tools and do not ask for keyboard shortcuts. Any page that shows Win + R, Ctrl + V and Enter as steps of a check is Great Type Captcha or a page like it.
Close it, and if you already followed the steps, disconnect from the internet and use the plan in this guide.
Does Great Type Captcha affect other devices at home?
No. A page in a browser lives in that browser on that PC. The pattern reported, A fake CAPTCHA on greattypecaptcha[.]top that asks you to paste a command, does not spread across a home network or through the router.
Other devices are only affected if they visit the same kind of site or if you used them to call, pay or install something the page asked for.
If you share a browser profile through sync, check notification settings and extensions on each computer that uses that profile, because a permission granted on one PC can follow you to the others.
Is it safe to force-close the browser?
Yes. Ending the browser in Task Manager or restarting the PC does not damage Windows or your files, despite what pages like Great Type Captcha say. The warning "do not close this window" is part of the scam.
At worst you lose unsaved text in other tabs. After restarting, do not let the browser restore the previous session, because that would reopen the scam page.
If it reopens anyway, open the browser's settings for startup pages and remove the address. Then remove its notification permission if it has one.
I followed the page's instructions. What should I change first?
Your e-mail password, from another device. E-mail can reset every other account, so it comes first. Then banking and payment accounts, then Microsoft, Google and social media accounts, then everything else that was saved in the browser.
In each account, sign out of all sessions and turn on two-step verification. Do this after disconnecting and scanning the PC, not before, and never from the PC itself until the offline scan is clean. Move crypto to a new wallet created on a clean device as well.
Will Great Type Captcha come back after I close it?
It may, if the thing that opened it is still there. Closing the tab ends that one page, but a notification permission, an extension or an adware program can open A fake CAPTCHA on greattypecaptcha[.]top that asks you to paste a command again later.
Check the browser's notification settings and extensions first, then Installed apps for anything new. If the page does not return within a day or two of normal browsing, you have removed the source. If it does, reset the browser, which clears permissions and settings in one step.
Will Fortect remove Great Type Captcha?
Fortect scans Windows for malware and unwanted programs and repairs the system files and settings they change, and its free scan shows what it finds on your PC before you decide anything.
For Great Type Captcha, follow the plan above as well: the browser steps take back permissions and settings that no scanner treats as a threat, and uninstalling the program that brought it removes the source.
Run Microsoft Defender's full scan and, if anything was found, its offline scan as a second opinion. If the symptoms are gone after the plan and both scans are clean, there is nothing more to do.
Sources
- Wikipedia: CAPTCHA (read October 6, 2026)
- Torrentfreak: Google Targets Fake 'Download' and 'Play' Buttons (read October 6, 2026)
- Malwarebytes: Adware (read October 6, 2026)
- Kaspersky: What are Cookies? (read October 6, 2026)
- FTC: How to spot, avoid and report tech support scams (read October 6, 2026)