Provides information for avoiding and reporting Microsoft technical support scams.

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In order to cancel the fake order, you'll either have to click a link or call them on the telephone. Either way, the ultimate goal of the scammers is to get you to give them some personal information. They'll claim it's for the purposes of canceling the fake order.

Provides links to the uninstall tools and directions for many security programs.

Some icons in My Computer, in Windows Explorer, on the desktop, or on the Quick Launch Bar change randomly. Troubleshoots and fixes common issues with file and folder operations in Windows.

To remove the block for a downloaded file, right-click the file in File Explorer, select Properties, and then select Unblock. Note: The change might not take effect immediately but will be effective after the next login.

Microsoft Defender's web protection helps protect you against malicious sites that are being used for phishing or spreading malware. Available on Windows, Android, and iOS.

To help protect your security and privacy, Microsoft Office is configured by default to block external content—such as images, linked media, hyperlinks, and data connections—in workbooks and presentations.

Block you from uninstalling a program through Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) in Control Panel. If you're trying to remove malware, you can use Windows Security (or another antivirus tool), or you can use the Windows Malicious Software Removal tool.

Learn what to do if you find charges you don't recognize from Microsoft.