Windows 10: Seeing the Microsoft account problem pop-up message. Scam or Not?

I just logged onto my laptop I have windows 10. I had a pop-up message saying-

"Microsoft account problem. We need to fix your microsoft account. (Most likely your password changed). select here to fix it in shared experiences settings."

I do not know if this is a scam or it is an authentic microsoft message. I do know I did not change my password at all. I don't even do anything in shared experiences because I do not share things like that. So my question is 1) Is it a scam or authentic, 2) how do I fix it?

I see that this same question was asked last year but did not see the answer. Should I ignore it?

Thank you

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Microsoft account problem pop-up message

I just logged onto my laptop I have windows 10. I had a pop-up message saying

Microsoft account problem. We need to fix your microsoft account. (Most likely your password changed). select here to fix it in shared experiences settings.

I do not know if this is a scam or it is an authentic microsoft message. I do know I did not change my password at all. I don't even do anything in shared experiences because I do not share things like that. So my question is 1) Is it a scam or authentic,
2) how do I fix it?

Thank you in advance.

 

Microsoft Message Legit???

Received two/same messages that are worded oddly, is this a scam? *(all used and unused)*


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GENERAL ACCOUNT SETTINGS
Dear Valued Customer,

Due to congestion in all Windows Live Mail user accounts, there shall be a removal exercise of all used and unused Hotmail/Msn Accounts. Windows Live would be shutting down several accounts as your email address needs to be added to the new Windows Live database. We programed to stop and delete unused email account, you may permanently stop receiving messages to this Email address if not verified.

Kindly verify and let us know if your account is still valid. Click on the reply button and fill in your information:

* User name:

* Password:

* Date of Birth:

* Country Or Territory:


This back up is necessary for update and to avoid blocking of your account. If you do not respond to this message. you will lose your account permanently.

Thank you for your usual co-operation. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Sincerely,
Member Service Team.

This assumes a reasonable growth rate. Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more, please read our online Privacy Statement.

For more information or for general questions regarding your e-mail account, please visit Windows Live Hotmail Help.

Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA ? 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved

 

Microsoft account security confirmation - is this a scam?


My friend just got 2 e-mails purporting to be from Microsoft Account Team.

The first one says her Microsoft account has been renamed. The renaming takes her current gmail address and changes 1 character in it.

The email then says:

If this is correct, you don't need to do anything.

If this is incorrect, please follow these steps:
1. Reset your password by going to Reset your password
2. Rename your account by going to https://account.live.com/

Thanks,
The Microsoft account team

The second email is titled Verify Your Email Address.

There is a link to verify her current (i.e. UNchanged gmail address) and she is told she may be asked to enter a security code. There is also a link to click if she didn't make the request to verify the account.

She DOES NOT have a Microsoft account to her knowledge.

Has anyone else encountered this, which is presumably a scam?