Message is received, you may be victim of a cloning software
I bought my pc in 2005 and Windows with it. I got my pc repaired in 2009 and it was Windows XP since without any problem. Today by turning on my pc I had a message pops up saying "you may be victim of a cloning software. Why has this happened? What should I do because can't afford to buy a copy and do not have the details of the person who repaired my pc. Help!
Jayne
It could be a hoax. Search for malware.
Start the computer in safe mode with network and download and install Malwarebytes (free version for individuals only), updated definitions and run in safe mode. Disable other security software while you do the analyses.
http://www.precisesecurity.com/how-to/HT-smodewnet.htm
http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free
Download and run SuperAntiSpyware (Free Edition)
http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/download.html
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