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IPad Browser Lockup/out

How do I remove" Access to this PC has been blocked for security reasons" message and allow the browser to function again? This is on my wife's IPad.



Posted on Dec 14, 2022 12:45 PM

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Posted on Dec 17, 2022 9:04 AM

Hi rmhdoug1,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you are seeing a pop-up in Safari. Right?


This pop-up is not from Apple. You can remove it and block future pop-ups by using the guidance in Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari. The following sections may be particularly helpful.


"Avoid interacting with pop-ups

Unless you’re confident that they are a legitimate ad, avoid interacting with pop-ups or webpages that seem to take over your screen.

  • If you see an annoying pop-up ad in Safari, you can go to the Search field and enter a new URL or search term to browse to a new site. If you don’t see the Search field on your iPhone or iPad, tap the top of the screen to make it appear.
  • Some pop-ups and ads have fake buttons that resemble a close button, so use caution if you try to close a pop-up or ad. If you're not sure, avoid interacting with it and close the Safari window or tab."


"Check Safari settings

On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Safari.

  • Turn on Block Pop-ups.
  • Turn on Fraudulent Website Warning."


Take care.


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Dec 17, 2022 9:04 AM in response to rmhdoug1

Hi rmhdoug1,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you are seeing a pop-up in Safari. Right?


This pop-up is not from Apple. You can remove it and block future pop-ups by using the guidance in Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari. The following sections may be particularly helpful.


"Avoid interacting with pop-ups

Unless you’re confident that they are a legitimate ad, avoid interacting with pop-ups or webpages that seem to take over your screen.

  • If you see an annoying pop-up ad in Safari, you can go to the Search field and enter a new URL or search term to browse to a new site. If you don’t see the Search field on your iPhone or iPad, tap the top of the screen to make it appear.
  • Some pop-ups and ads have fake buttons that resemble a close button, so use caution if you try to close a pop-up or ad. If you're not sure, avoid interacting with it and close the Safari window or tab."


"Check Safari settings

On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Safari.

  • Turn on Block Pop-ups.
  • Turn on Fraudulent Website Warning."


Take care.


IPad Browser Lockup/out

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