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The warning is “Windows protected your PC. Usually, you will receive a popup if you attempt to run or install an application that Windows doesn’t recognize. This could be a good protective measure for your PC. It is enabled by default and runs in the background to prevent you from running certain apps that are unrecognized by the Windows software database or known to be malicious. Among these features, the Windows Defender SmartScreen feature is representative.

In Windows 10, there are some built-in security features designed to protect your PC from a number of malicious apps and criminal websites.

Case 1: Windows SmartScreen Protection Popup on Desktop Screen Now, let’s see two cases on the “Windows protected your PC” pop-up window.

Steps to Remove “Windows Protected Your PC” Scam.

Case 2: Windows Protected Your PC Virus Scam.

Things to Do When “Windows Protected Your PC” Appears in Windows 10.

Case 1: Windows SmartScreen Protection Popup on Desktop Screen.

In this post, you can know how to disable the SmartScreen protection and remove the scam, as well as data protection offered by MiniTool Software. The former is the warning given by Microsoft and the latter is a tech support scam. This message may appear when you are in a browser.

If you run a program, Windows 10 may give you a pop-up window saying “Windows protected your PC”.