Windows 10: Is this a scam? Flashing screen saying the computer is locked and I should call the number...

as soon as I log into my computer there is a screaming flashing screen to say that my computer is locked and I should call the number on the srreen. Is this ligit or a scam. How do I get out of it* Moved from Community Center* Original title: Is this a scam

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Lock screen not working properly on Windows 10 computer.

Hi Oshith,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if there is change in lock screen settings.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• When you say that "It is not flapped over to password when clicking", you tried to check the issue by clicking through external mouse?
• Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

I suggest you to follow the steps below to change the picture of the lock screen and also try to update Display Adapter driver.

Step 1: I suggest you to follow the steps below to set the lock screen pictures.

1. Right click on Desktop screen.

2. Then click on Personalize.

3. Click on Lock Screen.

4. Try to select the lock screen picture.

Step 2: I recommend you to update the latest driver for display adapter in Device Manager.

1. Press Windows Key + R Key.

2. Then type “devmgmt.msc” without the quotes and hit on
Enter Key.

3. Expand Display Adapter.

4. Right click on the driver and click on Update driver software.





Please get back to us with an update on issue with lock screen, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Pop up says computer locked call Microsoft security center. Is this a scam? Please help

That's a fake so-called Tech Support scam alert/warning which you are seeing in your browser.

"Remember that real error messages from Microsoft, or other big tech companies, never include phone numbers for you to call them.

If your screen suddenly fills with scary pop-ups you should immediately close your browser (try pressing ALT+F4 if you can't do it with your mouse). If you can’t close your browser try restarting your computer."

Other methods to get out of such fake Tech Support scam browser warnings are listed here:: Thread "Blocked computer" page 1: _AW_'s reply on January 21, 2023

Suggest reading:

• Protect yourself from online scams and attacks - Microsoft Support
  
• How to spot a tech support scam - Microsoft Support
  

To prevent even seeing such fake alerts, use a good content/ad-blocker such as free uBlock Origin.

 

Desk top locked. Scam?

My computer says it has been locked because my build of windows 10 expired today and my computer has been locked. I have to call a help desk number and it says do not restart my computer because there will be data loss. I am not computer savvy. Can anyone
help? Is this a scam or really from windows 10?