Windows 10: Is a popup seemingly from Microsoft legitimate?

Discus and support Is a popup seemingly from Microsoft legitimate? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; 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?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by PatrickOConnor4, Nov 21, 2019.

  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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  4. DCnewbie Win User

    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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