How to protect my computer more

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Hello.

I have essensials, but last weekend I suddenly got a message, filling my screen, and blocking my computer use totally, saying it was from the Metroplitan Police, and that I should pay £100 to release the block!! I did not, and did a restore, and all was well,

until yesterday, when it happened again. So now I'm concerned it will return. Why didnt essentials stop this getting to my computer, and what can I do to further protect my computer against this type of thing?

 

I've heard one can set up a type of "watch" program, which "ticks" good websites, and warns of a dodgy one, before one opens it. Any help there too please.

 

Lastly, on the essentials web page, I clicked on "contact" (as I wished to send and email to Microsoft, but it went to a page with lots of weird info on, and said basically, unavailable!

 

Appreciate any help please

 

Regards Neil

 

 

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