Windows 10: virus found...is this a legit Microsoft notification?

I am afraid to click scan. New computer. Lenovo Was looking for fonts.

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Virus alert. Told to call a number.

I received a virus alert stating Microsoft found a virus and would be blocking my computer and to call a number

the page disappeared don't know if it is legit can you help me?

Original title: virus alert

 

is this site legit windows security virus

Hi Sahanjay,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

Kindly reply:

1. Which browser do you use to access internet?

2. Does this site appear as a pop-up or when you click on a particular link or application?

I would suggest you run a full antivirus scan and check if the issue isn't due to a virus.

If you do not have an antivirus then, enable Windows Defender and check for virus.

To enable Windows Defender, follow the steps.

1. Press Windows key and click on Settings > Update and Security > Windows Defender.

2. Switch On all the options visible.

Also, delete caches (temporary files) and add-ons.

If you use Microsoft Edge, then click on the link below and follow the steps:

Can I clear the browsing history information or other information that Microsoft Edge saves on my device?

How can I clear and manage cookies in Microsoft Edge?

Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

Regards,

 

NOT LEGIT! Get outta there, leave that page!
Clear your history/cache, etc., close your browser and let Windows Defender scan your PC.

 

Will do......thanks again.

Looking for free, not trial Malware Bytes any chance you know where to find it?????

 

I recall reading in another thread that with the recent upgrade Malewarebytes won't be offering a fee version for another few months. Jump over to the Virus and Security forum and you'll find lots of free scanners that should the job as good or better than Malewarebytes.

 

Well I downloaded it but it said mine was expired had to take one without real time "something". Running it now, still have to clear cache, shut down browser etc.

Thanks everyone for your much needed help. *chuckle*chuckle*chuckle

 

If you stay with, or revert to Malwarebytes 2.x, the license is free to scan and clean.

Malwarebytes 2.2.1.1043 is still available and can be downloaded:
Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

Select the green middle button.

 

Hey thanks cottonball, I was looking for that link!
Bob

 

Whats the name of the virus it has found and can you post a screen shot of the report.

 

MalwareBytes is slowly dying out, better to look at other free scanners, like:

Zemana - Anti-malware and anti-ransomware protection

If prefer something, that does not install:

Emsisoft | Emergency Kit: Free Portable Malware Scan and Removal

 

Is Zemana free? I saw nothing about that on their website.

 

Scroll down. *Smile It is free for scanning and removal, after 15 days paid functions will be disabled.