Windows 10: Microsoft Defender locked my screen and told me to call this number for help 866-284-4159....

Discus and support Microsoft Defender locked my screen and told me to call this number for help 866-284-4159.... in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Microsoft Defender locked my screen on my laptop and told me to call Microsoft support at this number — 866-284-4159.. I called the number and they... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Gladys Jordan, Feb 6, 2024.

  1. Microsoft Defender locked my screen and told me to call this number for help 866-284-4159....


    Microsoft Defender locked my screen on my laptop and told me to call Microsoft support at this number — 866-284-4159.. I called the number and they helped me unlock my laptop but then wanted me to access the Microsoft server so the process could be completed. I wasn’t comfortable with that so I hung up. Did I get “almost” scammed?

    :)
     
    Gladys Jordan, Feb 6, 2024
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  2. EdEbbe Win User

    microsoft Edge Critical Error! screen poped up told to call 866 393 7989

    Microsoft Edge Critical Error screen (red in color. wanting my user name and password, gave the tel number 866 393 7989. called and they would not say they were Microsoft only another company to fix issue. meantime I can't do to much.
     
    EdEbbe, Feb 6, 2024
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  3. Lock screen woes

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps to try resolving the issue.

    Setting the timeout for Lock Screen

    • Press Windows + I and select personalization.
    • Select Lock screen.

    • Select the Screen Timeout setting.
    • Select the time of timeout you need and check.

    Keep us posted if the issue resolves to help you better.
     
    Sachin V Rao, Feb 6, 2024
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  4. Mike Keim Win User

    Microsoft Defender locked my screen and told me to call this number for help 866-284-4159....

    Is this a good number to call 1-866-823-2851 to call for Microsoft support?

    Is the phone number: 1-866-823-2851 valid for Microsoft Support?
     
    Mike Keim, Feb 6, 2024
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