Is there a security software that is installed in windows 7 and does it have to be renewed?
Hi, so recently I got a phone call from someone who says that my windows 7 security is expired and that my computer is going to shut down. He said that my motherboard is infected. Im wondering if windows 7 has a security software and does it have to be renewed?
September 30th, 2011 8:59pm

The call that you received was a scam. Microsoft does not cold-call its customers. If you gave the caller any passwords, I recommend that you change them immediately. If they asked you for any financial information (e.g. credit card numbers), call your financial instituion immediately and notify them that you were scammed. Windows 7 DOES come with security software called Windows Defender, which protects your computer from malware. This software is free and does not have to be renewed.If you found this post helpful, please "Vote as Helpful". If it answered your question, remember to "Mark as Answer". Rich Prescott | MCITP, MCTS, MCP [Blog] Engineering Efficiency | [Twitter] @Rich_Prescott | [Powershell GUI] Client System Administration tool
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September 30th, 2011 9:28pm

Thank you very much. I was thinking the same later. God bless you.
September 30th, 2011 9:52pm

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