A user reports that every few hours Windows shows pop-up messages such as "Try Microsoft Edge for faster browsing" and other "tips and suggestions." The user is worried that malware is generating these notifications. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason these pop-ups are appearing?
The Windows firewall service has stopped running.
Windows "tips, tricks, and suggestions" notifications are enabled.
A malicious browser extension is sending push notifications to the desktop.
The storage drive's SMART health status is reporting imminent failure.
Windows includes a built-in feature that periodically displays "tips, tricks, and suggestions." When this feature is enabled, toast notifications such as "Try Microsoft Edge" or "Get tips as you use Windows" appear in the notification area. These messages originate from the operating system itself and do not indicate a malware infection. Disabling the "Get tips and suggestions" setting in System > Notifications stops them. The other options either describe security or hardware problems that would not create this specific, branded advice.
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