Why did I get this popup from Microsoft Defender?

LiWright 140 Reputation points
2026-08-17T21:40:53.6966667+00:00

Microsoft

I clicked Cancel. Should I reset settings?

Microsoft 365 and Office | Microsoft 365 Defender | For home | Windows

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  1. EmilyS726 265.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-17T22:19:48.2966667+00:00

    This usually means Defender or Chrome noticed that something may have changed your browser settings, such as the default search engine, homepage, startup pages, or extensions.

    That said, a screenshot alone can't guarantee it is genuine, since a webpage could imitate a Chrome dialog. The safest option is:

    Click Cancel on this prompt.

    In Chrome, type chrome://settings/reset into the address bar yourself.

    If you want to reset Chrome, choose Restore settings to their original defaults there.

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