What you can do now
Do not call, pay, or grant remote access. Photograph the warning from another device if useful.
Security
Fake Security Warning
A full-screen warning claims the computer is locked or infected and demands immediate contact.
What the symptom can mean
This can come from a setting, connection, software, storage, power, or another component. Recent changes and the pattern you notice can help narrow it down without risking important files.
Helpful details to notice before your appointment
- When the problem started
- The exact message or behavior
- What changed immediately beforehand
- Whether important files are backed up
Most relevant service
Computer cleanup and practical next steps after popups, unwanted remote access, suspicious activity, or a technology scam.
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