Windows 10: I got a frozen screen saying my computer was hacked from MS.

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  1. I got a frozen screen saying my computer was hacked from MS.


    I turned on my screen and it as frozen, and it said I was hacked, I ended up giving them some info and now I am pretty sure I was scammed

    :)
     
    Eric Kottner, Sep 3, 2024
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  2. Frozen Computer

    Hi,

    We would like to know the status of the concern you have posted here in the Community forum. Kindly answer the following questions for us to provide you with an accurate troubleshooting suggestions.

    • When you turn your computer ON, on what screen does it freezes? If you can, kindly post here the screen shot of this frozen window.
    • Have you made any recent changes on your computer prior to encountering this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    We look forward to your post.

    Regards.
     
    Jesrael Bor, Sep 3, 2024
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  3. Frozen Computer

    Hi Cindy,

    In order for us to help you with your frozen computer, kindly answer the following questions:

    • When you turn your computer ON, on what screen does it freezes? If you can, kindly post here the screen shot of this frozen window.
    • Have you made any recent changes on your computer prior to encountering this issue?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    We look forward to your post and we appreciate your response.

    Regards.
     
    Jesrael Bor, Sep 3, 2024
    #3
  4. Eric EQR Win User

    I got a frozen screen saying my computer was hacked from MS.

    Frozen screen

    When I start up my win 10 computer the screen is frozen and there is no cursor. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem?
     
    Eric EQR, Sep 3, 2024
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