Remove Hjir-protect.sbs pop-up ads (Virus Removal Guide)

Quick verdict, updated May 2026: Hjir-protect.sbs is treated here as a browser notification scam. It tries to make the browser Allow button look necessary, then can send unwanted notification ads if permission is granted.

If Hjir-protect.sbs appeared after a redirect, close the tab and do not allow notifications. The first cleanup step is to remove Hjir-protect.sbs from the browser allowed notification list; uninstalling random programs alone will not stop alerts if the permission remains.

First check: Block Hjir-protect.sbs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, or Android notification settings. If the site keeps reopening after that, review browser extensions and recently installed programs.

Related guide: For browser-specific notification settings, use our browser notification scam removal guide.

What is Hjir-protect.sbs?

Hjir-protect.sbs is not a required browser update, video player, or system message. It displays short fake prompts around the notification permission dialog so the request looks like part of opening content.

Click "Allow", to watch the video

Click "Allow", to close window

Click "ALLOW" to play the video
Stream and download available

Press "Allow", to watch the video

Download is ready. Click Allow to download your file
Press Allow to verify that you are not a robot

Important: Do not click Allow on Hjir-protect.sbs. If the site already has permission, it can show ads through browser notifications even after the original page is closed. Remove that permission first, then continue with the cleanup steps below if redirects or pop-ups continue.

Why am I seeing Hjir-protect.sbs pop-up ads?

Hjir-protect.sbs usually appears after an advertising redirect, a misleading download or streaming page, or a site that uses aggressive ad networks.

If it happened once, closing the tab and blocking notifications may be enough. If Hjir-protect.sbs keeps appearing on trusted sites, check browser extensions and recently installed programs because adware may be reopening the redirect chain.

Here are common signs that adware or a browser hijacker may be present:

• Advertisements appear in places they shouldn’t be;
• Your browser’s homepage has mysteriously changed without your permission;
• Website links redirect to questionable sites;
• Web pages that you typically visit are not displaying properly;
• Browser pop-ups appear which recommend fake updates or other software;
• Other unwanted programs might get installed without your knowledge;

To check your computer for the Hjir-protect.sbs and remove it, please use the guide.

Remove Hjir-protect.sbs Automatically:

The easiest method to stop Hjir-protect.sbs ads is to run an anti-malware program capable of detecting adware in general and Hjir-protect.sbs in particular. You may try GridinSoft Anti-Malware. It’s good at detecting and removing adware and other PUPs (potentially unwanted programs).

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Other software that may be able to get rid of Hjir-protect.sbs:

• Trojan Killer (Windows)
• Loaris Trojan Remover (Windows)
• Trojan Scanner (Android)

Note: After removing the adware you might still need to disable Hjir-protect.sbs notifications manually (see the step named Delete Hjir-protect.sbs Notifications).

You can also try to remove Hjir-protect.sbs by hand using the following instructions.

Remove Hjir-protect.sbs From Programs and Features:

Windows 11:

1. Right-click the Start button and select Installed apps.
2. Sort apps by install date and look for programs you do not recognize.
3. Click the three dots button next to the suspicious program and select Uninstall.
4. Restart the PC and check the browser again.

Windows 10:

1. Right-click the Start button and select Apps and Features.
2. Sort apps by install date and inspect programs installed before the pop-ups started.
3. Select the suspicious program and click Uninstall.
4. Restart Windows after removal.

Delete Adware App From File Explorer:

Remove Hjir-protect.sbs From Browsers:

Remove Hjir-protect.sbs from Google Chrome:

1. Click on three dots menu button at the top right corner of the window.
2. Select More tools ⇒ Extensions.
3. Click REMOVE to uninstall an extension.
4. Click Remove in the dialog box.

Remove Hjir-protect.sbs from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click on menu button and select Add-ons.
2. Go to Extensions tab.
3. To uninstall an add-on, click on Remove button next to it.

Remove Hjir-protect.sbs from Microsoft Edge:

1. Open edge://extensions/ in the address bar.
2. Turn off or remove extensions you do not recognize.
3. Open edge://settings/content/notifications.
4. Remove Hjir-protect.sbs and other suspicious sites from the Allow list.
5. If redirects continue, open edge://settings/reset and use Restore settings to their default values.

Remove Hjir-protect.sbs from Opera:

1. Press Ctrl +Shift + E keys to open extensions manager.
2. To remove an add-on, click on the x button next to it.
3. Click OK when asked to confirm.

Remove Hjir-protect.sbs from Safari:

1. On the top menu select Safari => Preferences.
2. Select Extensions tab.
3. Select an extension you want to delete and click Uninstall button next to it.

Delete Hjir-protect.sbs Notifications:

Remove Hjir-protect.sbs Notifications From Google Chrome:

1. Open chrome://settings/content/notifications (just copy this and paste into the address bar of Chrome).
2. Delete all rogue notifications by clicking three vertical dots button next to each and selecting Remove.

Remove Hjir-protect.sbs Notifications From Mozilla Firefox:

1. Click on menu button and select Options.
2. Select Privacy & Security on the left side of the window.
3. Scroll down to Permissions section and click Settings… button next to Notifications.
4. Find sites you down’t want to see notifications from, click on drop-down menu next to each and select Block.
5. Click Save Changes button.

Get rid of Hjir-protect.sbs pop-ups and notifications on Android:

Disable Hjir-protect.sbs notifications:

Note: Steps might differ a little depending on the version of your Android.

1. Tap Settings.
2. Select Apps & notifications => Apps.
3. Find and tap the browser that displays Hjir-protect.sbs notifications.
4. Tap Notifications.
5. Find Hjir-protect.sbs in the list and disable it.

Stop Hjir-protect.sbs redirects:

If Hjir-protect.sbs is opening up on new tabs in your browser every now and then, that indicates you have adware. Probably one on the apps you installed lately is triggering these pop-ups. Uninstall recenly installed and questionable apps you have. Alternatively, usage Loaris Trojan Remover or one more anti-malware tools to check your device for malware.

Pop-ups and ads on Android may also not be caused by anything set up however originated from sites instead. To get rid of those ads, you can utilize an Trojan Scanner:

Open Trojan Scanner on Google Play