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08-02-2019 08:39 AM
So I just downloaded an audio editing software (HAD MULTIPLE ANTIVIRUSES!!!!) Then it shuts off and beeps saying this: your computer has been locked for security reasons. PLEASE HELPPP
08-05-2019 03:46 PM
@WoAh_ThErE_BuSt Welcome to HP Forums Community!
You mean they had multiple "virus" or antivirus? do confirm.
Also, please go ahead and run a complete anti-virus scan on your device using the safe mode, here's how to access it: Click here, if the issue persists on the safe mode as well, you may want to perform a power reset using the steps mentioned here,
If nothing works, the device could have been compromised by spyware, I suggest you perform a system reset using the steps mentioned in this link: Click here.
Let me know how that pans out,
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