Application of Windows Firewall.

I clicked on a web link and Windows Firewall opens and says I got loads of viruses on my computer and I had to download and run "inst.exe. What is - this, and it's authentic?

No, it is not authentic.  It is a rogue security program that claims to find files infected your computer and try to make you pay for the program.  Don't do it! Click on the Red 'X' in the top of the window title bar to close the window, or press Alt + F4 on the keyboard.

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