Windows 10: Is a popup seemingly from Microsoft legitimate?

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  1. Is a popup seemingly from Microsoft legitimate?


    The following popped up on my screen and I could not take any action except respond. I rebooted instead. Is this a legitimate message from Microsoft? If it is, how is a user expected to know that?


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    PatrickOConnor4, Nov 21, 2019
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    Is a popup seemingly from Microsoft legitimate?

    Are my Registry Files all legitimate programs?

    Isn't there a web tool whereby I can check if programs listed in my REGISTRY FILES are legitimate programs?
     
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