Windows 10: Windows security alert

Discus and support Windows security alert in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Received a windows security alert with blaring horn and 888 number to call. Is this real , if not can I do a hard shut down to get rid of it?... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by bobcharbode, Aug 27, 2020.

  1. BOBCHARBODE
    bobcharbode Win User

    Windows security alert


    Received a windows security alert with blaring horn and 888 number to call. Is this real , if not can I do a hard shut down to get rid of it?

    :)
     
    bobcharbode, Aug 27, 2020
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  2. LEONORMARIE
    leonormarie Win User

    pop-ups security alerts

    Tried everything that was suggested . Still getting security alerts ( even while reading the e-mail from this issue .Also .when I tried to enter command prompt as was suggested on this .
    • Right-click on the Start menu.
    • Select Command Prompt.
    • Type cd/.
    • Press Enter.
    • Type "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -extoff.
    • Press Enter.
    • This did not go through .I forget the answer it gave ?
    • But nothing happened to change the fact I get security alerts ( in all I.E 11 , yahoo.ca.com/ my home page & Facebook ) in fact on any page I open .So annoying .I click esc, it stops and comes right back on my screen .Also tried the internet
      settings suggested on tools .Dated Aug,20.2017. Thank you .
     
    leonormarie, Aug 27, 2020
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  3. BILLY MED
    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, Aug 27, 2020
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  4. DENCAL
    dencal Win User

    Windows security alert

    dencal, Aug 27, 2020
    #4
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