Windows 10: Windows defender alert

Discus and support Windows defender alert in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; While working on my laptop this morning I was on Facebook. I clicked on something can't remember what tho and a screen came up saying Microsoft... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Terry Vaughan1, Feb 13, 2024.

  1. Windows defender alert


    While working on my laptop this morning I was on Facebook. I clicked on something can't remember what tho and a screen came up saying Microsoft Defender had locked my PC due to a possible virus and to call 1 866 276-9140. It scared me so bad that I shut down my laptop. Then I could hear my laptop turn off and on several times. I can't even get it to boot up all the way. What do I do?

    :)
     
    Terry Vaughan1, Feb 13, 2024
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  2. Billy Med Win User

    Emergency Alerts

    Hi Stephanie,

    Just to confirm, is this the same thing that you tried on your phone, in order to turn off Amber Alerts?

    • Open Settings.
    • Tap on System.
    • Tap on Messaging.
    • Tap on the Change emergency alert settings link.
    • Turn on or off the emergency alerts you want.

    Let us know if this was the same thing that you tried.

    We would also suggest to reset your phone after doing these steps to ensure that the changes on your phone's settings will be refreshed.

    Simply press and hold the Power and Volume down button for 15 seconds and then release your hold afterwards.
     
    Billy Med, Feb 14, 2024
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  3. Ryan Mon1 Win User
    Unable to Remove Exclusions from Windows Defender

    Thank you for posting back. If you trust a file, file type, folder, or a process that Windows Defender Antivirus has detected as malicious, you can stop Windows Defender Antivirus from alerting you or blocking the program by adding the file to
    the exclusion list. It seems that it was added automatically. We suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings and select Update & security.
    • Click Windows Defender.
    • Look for Exclusions and select Add an exclusion.
    • Navigate to the file, folder, or process, and select Exclude this file.

    If the steps provided did not work, we recommend that you boot your device to
    Safe Mode
    and redo the process.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Ryan Mon1, Feb 14, 2024
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  4. Windows defender alert

    Windows Defender Alert Notifications

    My Windows Defender icon on my task bar shows an alert notification and says "actions recommended." But when I open the Windows Defender Security Center, none of the categories show an alert symbol. Why would these not be synced with one another?
     
    loriprtchrd, Feb 14, 2024
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