Weird Windows Update Message

[Wes K]

What do y'all think about the this message that says "Windows is a service..."? I mean that's a creepy message and I think that means that they will always want control of their OS in perpetuity. Just curious.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fXXzG3s4NDc4g8sD9

 

[bruceb]

Looks like a fake udpate and very likely trouble. I would send it to Microsoft to let them track down the phony site.

 

[mikeymikec]

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...ate-hack/8fcd6fe5-4b43-459d-b7ec-85ef04dca848

Sounds legit. I wouldn't call the wording creepy but I do hate the familiar / matey tone that Windows (and other bits of software) takes these days.

 

[XavierMace]

That looks like the standard prompt you get when there's a feature update available. I got the same message last week on my HTPC after powering it on for the first time in months.

 

[daveybrat]

Looks legit to me. It's a Windows notification service and is most likely the 1803 Spring Update.

 

[Ketchup]

The first time I saw a message like this message I pulled Windows Update and confirmed it was legit. My suggestion is to do the same whenever these look "suspicious" to you.