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Guide to Logging into Facebook with Virus Scan Request
Step 1: Upon receiving the notification to log in to Facebook with a virus scan request, simply run the Eset virus scan to resolve the issue.
Step 2: Proceed to select the Eset tool and download to your computer. The system will then automatically run in the background to scan for viruses and malware on your computer.
Step 3: Wait for about 15 minutes, it may take longer, and you will see the Checking for malicious software icon. Click Continue to Facebook to proceed.
Typically, at this stage, we have completed logging into Facebook when prompted to scan for viruses and can access it again. However, according to Mytour user feedback, the above method is not feasible as they still encounter Facebook login with virus scan request again, and after researching, Mytour has a solution for you if logging into Facebook when prompted to scan for viruses seems unattainable.
If you log in to Facebook using Google Chrome
Step 1: Open Google Chrome and type Chrome://history and access the history page, here you click on the settings icon.
Step 2: Then you click on clear browsing data.
Step 3: In this section, you decide to obliterate everything. The crucial step here is to checkmark Cookies and other website data.
Once you've wiped the slate clean, give logging back into Facebook a shot to see if you still encounter the pesky issue of being prompted to scan for viruses.
If you're using Firefox
In Firefox, it's a breeze. Simply fire up the Firefox browser, then press the Windows + Shift + S combination and then clear out the data and cookies and you're good to go.
For the case of Coc Coc browser
Step 1: Just like Chrome, on Coc Coc, you simply need to access the address coccoc://history.
Step 2: Right after that, you'll be directed to the web browsing data deletion section. Here, make sure to wipe everything out.
Note that this includes clearing cookies, covering all the way back from the beginning until now.
After completing these steps, try logging back into Facebook to see if you can sign in and use it normally.
Here's how to fix the Facebook login issue with ESET's virus scan request. To avoid encountering this problem, firstly, refrain from accessing or downloading suspicious files, and also, limit logging into multiple Facebook accounts as it may raise suspicion.
Mobile users can download Facebook to their devices for better access and chatting with friends. When downloading Facebook for iPhone or Samsung, make sure to choose the correct version for your device's operating system.
- Facebook for Android
- Facebook for iPhone
Furthermore, to ensure better security for your account, it's highly recommended to set up Facebook's two-factor authentication. This method significantly enhances account safety and is also endorsed by Facebook.
