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Computer is locked up. Message - Microsoft Windows Firewall Alert! Error Code 2V7HGTVB
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- Read this article and take appropriate action. This is a fake spam attempting to get you to respond to them in order to rip you off. Run Antivirus and Malware software in order to remove the spam.
https://malware-guide.com/blog/what-is-error-code-2v7hgtvb-pop-up-scam-how-it-works - It's likely just a prank that's trying to get you to pay money, but I'm not sure.
Hello! You've posted your question in the Tech Community Discussion space, which is intended for discussion around the Tech Community website itself, not product questions. I'm moving your question to the Windows 11 space - please post Windows 11 questions here in the future.
Shut down Windows, then download the updates, and don't worry about it!
Check out this discussion below:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/microsoft-windows-firewall-alert-pc-infected-with/c432cde3-9b45-4c2e-ab3f-2a44533e3e7c
