16. January 2017 · Write a comment · Categories: Uncategorized

Today I opened up my photo gallery to edit some photos. 

After opening up the photo editor a few times, I suddenly got a popup saying there's an update for "Windows Essentials 2012". The window looked legit and I downloaded it.

However, I read online that Windows Essentials just got discontinued January 10th, 2017. Today is January 15th.

In "programs and features", it says "Windows Essentials 2012" has a publisher of "Microsoft Corporation" and the build is 16.4.3528.0331

I can't find a latest updates page for windows essentials anywhere. I've uninstalled the program for now. 

Should I be worried I downloaded a virus?

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