What browsers does this happen on?
Also, some sites don't like VPNs and cough up errors. The error may not be truthful or correct.
I do not suspect malware here.
System: Dell Inspiron, running Windows 10 (fully updated).
Problem: Recently, after installing a VPN software package, My wife and I have repeatedly received error messages saying that we need to upgrade our web browsers - which makes no sense. I also occasionally get messages stating the browser can't open the page, especially on redirects from Facebook.
OK, what gives? A bad OS? Malware (although scans keep coming back clean)? I'm lost here. Please advise!

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