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Hello, 

 

I have recently gotten a pop up Microsoft window on my right little corner. I think it could have been some sort of virus! Is there any test to run to check for any virus file that had been downloaded? 

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Not really.  You can Google online about Microsoft Defender -- which is MS's AV product and is actually fairly good.

 

But ... the real issue with malware is that the writers are pretty good about hiding it so that even the best AV products can't find it.

 

One way to start is to Google online with any of the text that is showing in the Window.  You will usually then find ways to remove it.  Just don't allow the vendors to install anything and don't buy anything from them.

 

Good Luck



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