# Fake antivirus popup problem

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-antivirus-popup-problem/1030137>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [May 17, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-antivirus-popup-problem/1030137 "2026-05-17T04:32:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![F.U.Shakespeare](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/aca169/32.png) [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-antivirus-popup-problem/1030137/4 "2026-05-17T05:16:08Z")

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Are you using Windows 11?

This thread discusses problem that sound similar to what you’re describing:

[The annoyance that is Windows 11 - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-annoyance-that-is-windows-11/1029530)

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