'Error DT00X2' Pop-Ups

The 'Error DT00X2' pop-ups are part of an online tactic whose purpose is to trick users into believing that their computers have been damaged either by malware or cybercriminals. These pop-ups may often be spread by low-quality websites (e.g, pages linked to adult content, pirated games, illegal media, software cracks, etc.), and their presence in their Web browser might often be accompanied by undesired side effects, which may impair the Web browser's stability and functionality.

The background of the 'Error DT00X2' pop-ups is designed to look as if it is a legitimate Microsoft website, but you should not forget that major companies like Microsoft would never propagate their messages and technical support services via such methods. Usually, these pop-ups offer a solution, which is always the same – calling a technical support phone line. The phone number that the 'Error DT00X2' pop-ups promote is 888-617-1555, and a quick Web search shows that it is not linked to a reputable company. Instead, the search returns a large number of complaints from the users who state that this phone number is linked to an online tactic.

These people are known to lie to potential victims by giving them fake details regarding their computer's condition. The goal of all this is to convince them to pay for an expensive piece of security software or dodgy technical support services. As you can probably be aware, the truth is that there is nothing wrong with the computer of the victim, and the con artists are just trying to sell their fake products.

If you see the 'Error DT00X2' pop-ups in your Web browser, you should ignore their contents and close them immediately. If you find it difficult to close the pop-ups or the tab that spawns them, then we advise you to fully restart your Web browser.