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‎03-08-2025 01:23 PM

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I received pop up message "hp system notification" that critical registry issue detected and to resolve with iolo System Mechanic.  Is this legitimate?

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‎03-09-2025 07:39 AM

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That sounds like a possible scam but that software is listed.  Assuming the PC still works OK, then it might just be an ad that you picked up while browsing.

https://www.iolo.com/landing/smfree/

It might be a good idea just to have your Anti-virus/malware detection software to scan, however.


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