Windows 10: Bogus ? Messages from MS

Discus and support Bogus ? Messages from MS in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I'm getting multiple messages claiming to be from MS, and asking me to visit "https://aka.ms/alca" - how can I verify whether or not this is a valid MS... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by [bozotheclown], Mar 12, 2021.

  1. [BOZOTHECLOWN]
    [bozotheclown] Win User

    Bogus ? Messages from MS


    I'm getting multiple messages claiming to be from MS, and asking me to visit "https://aka.ms/alca" - how can I verify whether or not this is a valid MS request?

    :)
     
    [bozotheclown], Mar 12, 2021
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  2. X509
    x509 Win User

    bogus Folder In Use error messages - blocks me from moving or renaming

    Recently (the last week?) I have been getting bogus error messages like this one when I want to move a file or folder or rename a folder:

    The only way to get rid of these messages, and to do the folder move or rename, has been to reboot the system.

    What is going on here? Is this a new bug? (My system is always up to date with MS patches. Running Win 10 Pro 64.)
    Is there a workaround?


    Bogus ? Messages from MS [​IMG]
     
    x509, Mar 12, 2021
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  3. PHOXIEL
    Phoxiel Win User
    Windows 10 Giving Bogus Anitvirus Turned Off Messages


    Wow, tested Webroot SecureAnywhere with the latest Windows 10.

    Hadn't found any bogus messages. Maybe, I'm lucky after all.
     
    Phoxiel, Mar 12, 2021
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  4. PETE_SENF
    Pete_sENF Win User

    Bogus ? Messages from MS

    Bogus Hotmail "1 Unread" message indicator (WM 6.1)

    Running Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional on a Verizon Wireless XV6800 device. My phone is displaying a bogus Hotmail 1 Unread message indicator, and I can't get rid of it. When there are no unread messages, the indicator nonetheless shows on the Today screen,
    at the bottom of the main Hotmail messages screen, and also to the right of Inbox in my Hotmail folders list. So far I have cleared all of my messages, powered down, done a soft reboot, and pulled the battery. No luck. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks! Eric
     
    Pete_sENF, Mar 12, 2021
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