Windows 10: got a popup and called the number and they took control of my computer what should I do

Discus and support got a popup and called the number and they took control of my computer what should I do in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I got a popup yesterday and I called the number the guy said he was a tech and he took control of my computer and started scanning, what should I do... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Mike Noe, Jul 17, 2024.

  1. MIKE NOE
    Mike Noe Win User

    got a popup and called the number and they took control of my computer what should I do


    I got a popup yesterday and I called the number the guy said he was a tech and he took control of my computer and started scanning, what should I do now

    :)
     
    Mike Noe, Jul 17, 2024
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  2. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Jul 17, 2024
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  3. 7THSENSE
    7thSense Win User
    save number to new contact

    To save a number to a contact:

    • Tap the number in the call log
    • Tap the Save-button in the application menu (at the bottom of the screen)
    • Choose the contact to add the number to


    To copy a number:

    • Tap the number in the call log
    • Tap and hold the number and choose Copy in the popup menu


    Hope this helps!
     
    7thSense, Jul 17, 2024
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  4. HOC NGUYEN TRIET
    Hoc Nguyen Triet Win User

    got a popup and called the number and they took control of my computer what should I do

    save number to new contact

    Thank, Mod. Let me try!
     
    Hoc Nguyen Triet, Jul 17, 2024
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