You can pretty much do the same check for older versions of Windows - I suggest typing “activation” in the Windows search area. Note: While this was originally posted around the Christmas of 2018, and some company or seller names might not be relevant as scammers come and go, the principles in. This post was most recently updated on November 28th, 2021. If you want to double-check whether your version of Windows is activated, go to your Start button and, if you’re using Windows 10, select “Settings,” then “Update & security” and then “Activation.” This will tell you whether your software is activated. The Scary Anatomy of a Microsoft License Fraud. The only exception is if you’ve initiated contact, which is spelled out quite clearly on Microsoft’s “ Avoiding technical support scams” page.Īs for expired Windows, this really doesn’t happen anymore unless you never activated your Windows software in the first place.
This notification will state that your computer is infected and was locked. Microsoft doesn’t have the staff to call consumers who already own Windows. The Microsoft Windows Notification tech support scam that displays a popup that pretends to be a Microsoft notification. You must have missed my earlier column on this topic (“ Your Microsoft Windows license expired so pay up (Nooooooo!!!)“) but since you don’t even live in Denver, I’ll let it slide. How do I do that? ~ Nancy Huffman, Pickerington, Ohio
I did call them back but hung up before giving them any information as the voice was heavily accented. I do not want to upgrade Windows but apparently I do need to update my license key.
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Q: Got a call from 80 saying to call back a 80 as my license key for Microsoft Windows has expired and needed to contact them to bring it up to date.
No, Microsoft is NOT calling you about your expired Windows license Close Menu
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