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Lightpurple
Iron Contributor
Jul 24, 2025

Google asks for reCAPTCHA

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask. For the past month, every time I open Google on Mozilla Firefox on my PC, I get a message saying, "Our systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer network," and it asks me to complete a CAPTCHA.

I’ve tried clearing my cache and cookies, using a different browser like Chrome, running a full virus scan on my PC, and resetting my router, but I still can't access Google without being interrupted by CAPTCHA prompts.

I also connected to my PC from a different network while traveling, and the issue persisted, which leads me to believe the problem is with my PC, not the network.

Is there a way to resolve this, or do I need to reinstall my OS?

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  • Abrunm4458's avatar
    Abrunm4458
    Iron Contributor
    Jul 25, 2025

    Even though you ran a virus scan, consider using specialized tools like Malwerebytes to perform a deeper scan. Some malware can generate automated traffic or cause your browser to behave abnormally.

  • menkak08's avatar
    menkak08
    Iron Contributor
    Jul 24, 2025

    Are you using some sort of VPN app on your computer? This message usually appears when I browse the internet while connecting to a VPN app. 

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