Top Captcha Solver: what it is and how to remove it
Top Captcha Solver is an untrustworthy site, and you should never accept its notifications. It may try to trick you into doing that by showing various deceptive prompts, such as "press Allow to confirm that you're over 18 years old", "press Allow to prove that you're not a robot," and so on.
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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Top Captcha Solver: summary
| Distribution | Freeware, fake Flash Player installers/updates, deceptive ads, file-sharing platforms |
|---|---|
| Damage | PUP installation, malware infections, privacy issues |
| name | Top Captcha Solver |
| TYPE | PUP, adware, redirect virus |
| URL address | topcaptchasolver.com |
| IP address | 5.8.34.13 |
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| Purpose | Generate traffic to affiliated sites through deceptive ads and redirects |
|---|---|
| Symptoms | Ads displayed as notifications. The device is running slower, new tabs with advertised content open out of nowhere |
| Detection names | No Microsoft detection name is known |
| Name | Top Captcha Solver |
| Type | Fake CAPTCHA page |
| Evidence | 4 write-ups by security sites; details still limited |
| Imitates | A human-verification check |
| Domains | topcaptchasolver[.]com |
| First seen | 2 April 2021 |
| Facts checked | 6 October 2026 |
Is the Top Captcha Solver check real?
- Address:
topcaptchasolver[.]com
From our report of Apr 2021 · not reviewed since
Top Captcha Solver – a deceptive site with misleading prompts designed to trick visitors into pressing the Allow button
Top Captcha Solver is an untrustworthy site, and you should never accept its notifications.
It may try to trick you into doing that by showing various deceptive prompts, such as "press Allow to confirm that you're over 18 years old", "press Allow to prove that you're not a robot," and so on.
If you do that, TopCaptchaSolver virus will be able to deliver ads of its affiliated sites directly to your desktop or screen. These ads will pop up out of the blue, and, in most cases, you won't be able to close them, as pressing the "X" button will only open a new tab on your browser with sponsored content.
You could be forced to visit topcaptchasolver.com if your device in use is infected with adware. Although it's categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), it could lead to more dangerous infections. We will explain how to get rid of the annoying ads and any PUPs on your machine.
Push notification is a legitimate service that many websites use to immediately let you know about clearances, breaking news, sports updates, etc. But it would be best if you accepted them only from legit sources. The virus will display ads and diminish the performance of your device.
It could also pose real threats to you and your device. Since the developers of this redirect care only about money, they might advertise sites with ill or even malicious intentions, portals that would try to scam you, draw out your private info, infect your device with dangerous malware, like Trojans, ransomware, etc.
You may be forced to visit any of the affiliated pages. It can happen if you accidentally press on random ads (or try to close them) or by causing sudden redirects. Either way, having notifications from this site enabled is unsafe, and you should remove them ASAP.
You should also get rid of adware or any other PUP that might have caused the initial redirects to topcaptchasolver.com. Adware could constantly open new pages with sponsored content, and promote other PUPs, push notification viruses, tech scams, and other hazardous sites.
To remove TopCaptchaSolver notifications, use our detailed instructions displayed at the bottom of this article.
TopCaptchaSolver.com removal won't be finished until you've cleaned tracking cookies and restored any alterations made to system directories. According to IT experts, the best tool to automatically take care of these issues is the time-proven system diagnostics app.
From our report of Apr 2021 · not reviewed since
More from our earlier report on Top Captcha Solver
- It would help if you entrusted trustworthy anti-malware software to take care of any cyber threats
- PUPs might leave many traces in the system settings and files.
- Use the all-in-one system diagnostics tool to resolve system-related issues and clean up tracking cookies in the process
What the Top Captcha Solver scammers want
From our report of Apr 2021 · not reviewed since
Deceptive ads and fake Flash Player updates cause PUP infections
Browser hijackers, adware, and other PUPs can be advertised as useful tools that can increase your browsing privacy, increase internet speed, improve device performance by hundreds of percent, etc. These are false claims to trick you into downloading worthless apps that will do the exact opposite.
Another sure way to get a PUP or even severe malware is to download and install Flash Player that's been advertised on questionable websites. Adobe has discontinued service for their product on December 31, 2020 . Thus a prompt urging to install or update it will contain malicious software.
What to do if you ran the Top Captcha Solver 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 Top Captcha Solver 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
Instructions for each browser and system
The detailed steps for every browser and system this guide covers. Open the one you use.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.
Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.
Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.
Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.
Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.
Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.
Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.
Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.
Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.
Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.
Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.
Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).
Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Uninstall from Android
Uninstall unwanted programs from Android device:
- Go to Settings -> Apps/Applications.
- Expand the full list of the installed apps.
- Scroll through the list and tap on a suspicious application once.
- Tap on it and select Uninstall.
- If the Uninstall option is unavailable, the app may require additional permissions to be revoked first.
- Reboot the device.
Clear storage and cache for Google Chrome or other apps::
- Go to Settings > Apps/Applications.
- Expand the full list of the installed apps.
- Tap on Chrome and select Storage & cache.
- Clear storage and clear cache of the app.
If you are seeing ads on top of other apps but are not sure what is causing it, perform the following steps:
- Go to Apps/Applications.
- Select Special App access.
- Tap on Display over other apps.
- Eliminate apps with these access rights enabled.
Stop browser notifications
Stream videos without limitations, no matter where you are
There are multiple parties that could find out almost anything about you by checking your online activity.
While this is highly unlikely, advertisers and tech companies are constantly tracking you online. The first step to privacy should be a secure browser that focuses on tracker reduction to a minimum.
Even if you employ a secure browser, you will not be able to access websites that are restricted due to local government laws or other reasons. In other words, you may not be able to stream Disney+ or US-based Netflix in some countries. To bypass these restrictions, you can employ a powerful VPN, which provides dedicated servers for torrenting and streaming, not slowing you down in the process.
Data backups are important - recover your lost files
Ransomware is one of the biggest threats to personal data.
Once it is executed on a machine, it launches a sophisticated encryption algorithm that locks all your files, although it does not destroy them. The most common misconception is that anti-malware software can return files to their previous states. This is not true, however, and data remains locked after the malicious payload is deleted.
While regular data backups are the only secure method to recover your files after a ransomware attack, tools such as can also be effective and restore at least some of your lost data.
From our report of Apr 2021 · not reviewed since
Guidelines for a quick notifications removal
As stated before, the virus won't show you the latest sports news, clearance deals, or any other useful information.
It will deliver ads straight to your screen, cause sudden redirects to affiliated pages, and slow down your device and the internet connection.
That's why you should remove Top Captcha Solver from any affected device. The easiest way to do it is to scan the device in question with a trustworthy anti-malware tool. It will automatically detect, isolate, and delete any suspicious files that shouldn't be there.
You will have to finish TopCaptchaSolver removal manually. You need to delete its notifications from your browser. For your convenience, we've posted detailed guides below for Chrome, Safari, and other browsers. When all is said and done, run system diagnostics to ensure that your device runs smoothly.
Questions about Top Captcha Solver
I only saw the topcaptchasolver[.]com CAPTCHA and closed it. Is that safe?
Yes. The page on topcaptchasolver[.]com copies a command to your clipboard, but a clipboard does nothing on its own. Unless you opened the Run box, PowerShell or Terminal and pasted it, nothing ran.
To be tidy, copy some harmless text so the command is no longer on the clipboard, and if clipboard history is on, delete the entry with Win+V. Then think about how you reached the page:
- a hacked site
- an ad
- a link in a message
If notifications from strange sites keep opening pages like it, remove them in the browser settings.
Why does topcaptchasolver[.]com ask me to run a command to prove I am human?
Because the command is the attack. Real human checks, from Google, Cloudflare or anyone else, only ask you to click or solve a puzzle inside the page; none ever needs the Windows Run box. Criminals use this trick, called ClickFix, because browsers block malicious downloads but cannot stop you from running something yourself.
The page on topcaptchasolver[.]com mimics a familiar verification box to make the request feel routine. If any page asks you to press Win+R, open PowerShell or paste anything into Windows, close it. That one rule defeats every ClickFix page.
Is Top Captcha Solver 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 topcaptchasolver[.]com safe?
No. The site topcaptchasolver[.]com hosts Top Captcha Solver, 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 Top Captcha Solver 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.
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.
How do I avoid pages like Top Captcha Solver?
Keep the browser updated, do not click Allow on notification prompts from sites you do not know, and leave sites that open many pop-ups. Turn on Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in Edge under Settings > Privacy, search, and services, or Safe Browsing in Chrome under Settings > Privacy and security > Security.
Never call numbers, download files or paste commands because a web page told you to. An ad blocker from your browser's official extension store also cuts most redirect ads. Keep Potentially unwanted app blocking on in Windows Security as well.
Why does Top Captcha Solver keep coming back?
Most often because a site has permission to send notifications, and those notifications lead to new scam pages. Remove notification permissions for unknown sites. Other causes are an adware extension, a browser that restores the previous session, or a site you visit often that shows such ads.
If the page appears outside the browser, a program on the PC is responsible; check Installed apps. If you cannot find the source, resetting the browser removes all of these causes at once.
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 Top Captcha Solver 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.
Will Fortect remove Top Captcha Solver?
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 Top Captcha Solver, 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: Trojan horse (computing) (read October 6, 2026)
- FTC: How to spot, avoid and report tech support scams (read October 6, 2026)
- FTC: How to recognize, remove and avoid malware (read October 6, 2026)
- Microsoft Learn: Microsoft Defender Offline (read October 6, 2026)
- Microsoft Learn: How Microsoft names malware (read October 6, 2026)