An unsolicited call company, posing as a company hired to connect with users of Windows computers whose computer has sent error messages.

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• Has had a phone call saying that my computer has sent warning messages. They want to guide me through the changes to stop the problem. Is it a scam?

  Has had a phone call saying that my computer has sent warning messages. They want to guide me through the changes to stop the problem. Is it a scam?

  It's a scam. Give them nothing.
  Contact your local police.

• Received a call this morning saying that my computer has sent an error message indicating that my computer was likely to crash

  Original title: is it a scam

  I recently bought a laptop and after using it about a month, I received a call from someone who said they were with the technical support of windows and my computer has sent a msg of error indicated that my computer was very likely to hang. I asked some info to prove that they were not a scam and he gave me the website .  His email is * address email is removed from the privacy *.  Any info anyone?

  Hello

  It's a scam.

  Microsoft does not contact you unless YOU have made prior arrangements with them to do.

  There is an article in the link I'm you provide at the end of this one

  Read this Information from Microsoft:

  "Avoid scams to phone for tech support.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  Don't be fooled of unsolicited calls. Don't provide personal information.

  Here are some of the organizations that cyber criminals claim to come:

  • Helpdesk Windows

  • Windows repair center

  • Microsoft technical support

  • Microsoft technical support

  • Windows Support Group Technical Department

  • Microsoft Research and Development Team (team of Microsoft R & D)

  Either these so-called "Microsoft" Tech companies want to sell you a worthless software, or remote access to your computer to try to steal your credit card and bank information and also achieve an identity theft on you.

  We have all the errors and warnings in our Event Viewer

  If you gave them remote access and you do Internet banking, contact your bank, explain, and change passwords.

  If you use your online credit card, cancel and get a new one issued to you.

  And the only way that willl you know that you are free to them is to backup your data and do a clean install of your operating system.

  See you soon.

• received a call saying they were technical support from Microsoft, they called for my pc was hacked and sent error messages. I fell for this scam.

  I fell for what you all seem to feel is a "scam."

  I got a call saying they were technical support from Microsoft, they called for my pc was hacked and sent error messages. I was not too su re, but they had me enter a code on the pc, and it showed a list of more than 50 error messages, they said that they had received. Then, they control that is given to them for the mouse and seized a lot of information showing me the problems. Then he said warns me on; those pirates I needed a special program. "Alpha PC maintenance" and for 3 years, it would be $ 135. Now I don't know if it was the real scoop or I fell for a big pile of *! I could use the theory, I'm a senior, but I think I should have been smarter. What should I do now that they've been in the pc? Thank you JAFTX

  To add to what you already said, inform your bank company or credit card if you do banking online of any form or if you have given your debit or credit card number to the caller. Do the faster you it, the faster you can arrest the appellant empty your account....

  Do you want t know Apha PC Care?

  https://community.McAfee.com/thread/43102?start=0&TSTART=0

  Read all THE of it...

• has received a phone call from an Asian-sounding guy who said he was technical service Windows and my computer had been seriously infected

  original title: ideas: insert an error code or give a brief description of what you're trying to accomplish or difficult. _ I just got a phone call from an Asian-sounding guy who said he was technical service Windows and my computer had been seriously infected and he'd help me solve the problem. First of all, I don't know how he discovered my computer has been infected. Second, I don't know how he found my phone number, and thirdly, technical department Windows would be able to know my computer has been infected and then make a phone call for me. I just put the phone into believing this guy some kind of crook. Any help please?

  Yes, it is a complete and utter scam.  Assuming that you don't give them access to your computer, you're probably pretty course.  They are the so-called "canvassing" - selection of lists of random phone numbers and try to sell services and/or access to your computer.  You did the right thing, hang up on them.

  "David Portugal" has written in the new message: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy... *

  I just got a phone call from an Asian-sounding guy who said he was technical service Windows and my computer had been seriously infected and he'd help me solve the problem. First of all, I don't know how he discovered my computer has been infected. Second, I don't know how he found my phone number, and thirdly, technical department Windows would be able to know my computer has been infected and then make a phone call for me. I just put the phone into believing this guy some kind of crook. Any help please?

• A call unsolicited "Windows Care", indicating that the computer has been send messages to Windows, wanted access computer to solve the problem. Is this a legitimate call?

  Original title: I will take a phone call from "Windows Care" telling me that my computer was sending Windows messages.  He wanted to access my computer to solve the problem.  Is anyone aware of this company?

  Does anyone got a call from 213-221-3528 "Windows Care"?  I received a phone call from "Windows Care" telling me that my computer was sending Windows messages.   I had some problems with error messages saying that there is an unknown device on my computer.  The care Windows person wanted access to my computer to solve the problem.  I would not grant him permission until I have check this.  Everyone is aware of this company and it is legitimate?

  It is most certainly NOT legitimate.  There are a great many scams running right now, in many countries around the world, with similar claims. None of them believe.  Microsoft never call unless you called first and made arrangements for a recall to work.

• Recently had a phone call from a person identified as a Microsoft employee and she warned me that my system was sending error messages

  Original title: scam?

  Recently had a phone call from an origin of the State of New York - the person identified as a Microsoft employee, and she warned me that my system was constantly sending through Microsoft error messages - asked me to press on "Control - Windows - R ' and other tasks... natch - I refused.

  Anyone know of this type of scam?

  What is and what is final potential?

  Fake phone calls to technical support

  Such unsolicited telephone calls are almost always a common scam. Do not let them give any info, do not give access to your PC, not give them all the money and do not go to all the websites that they suggest. One moment.

  Please see:

  http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .

  Microsoft does ever not requested for telephone calls of support or security.

  (such persons may use names other than Microsoft as well)

• Received a phone call from someone who said he could help me because his company had received the error messages from my computer - XINFINITY?

  So I recently received calls from this guy who claims to be with Microsoft Error Reporting service, but I thought something was fishy when he couldn't tell me anything specific on my computer, which he would be able to know right away. Also, he couldn't speak a lick of English, which makes it really difficult to understand what he wanted originally.
  He told me that he and his 'business' received my computer error messages, and that we should "follow the simple steps to get rid of these problems.
  He told me to go to the computer management console and find the 'filter' in the display options, but being an avid user of XP, I know there is no such thing.
  He then told me that it is an effect of a virus that "we need to follow the steps to get rid of. He directed me to the console to Run and had me type in this web address:
  'www.XINFINITY.WEBS.com '.
  So now, things get sketchy. A free host for a supposedly serious company? I do NOT.
  (Why he wanted me to use RUN to access a Web site, I have no idea, only adds to the superficiality...)
  I went on the site, which lo & behold, very professional. There are four links to download files .exe with weird as names:
  -' Ammyy v3"(AA_v3.exe)
  -' Ammyy v2"(AA_v2.exe)
  -"Croosloop" (CroosLoopSetup.exe)
  - and 'ShowMyPc"(ShowMyPC3105.exe)

  He said click on the first and hit. He said SAVE or CANCEL. Now, I'm not naïve or stupid or gullible, and I am computer illiterate.
  I smell something fishy here. Technical support does not call you about errors, you call them.
  Research in the comments left on their FREE site, I have seen that all FOUR were short and had similar spelling/grammar mistakes. Typical supported false reputation.
  I did a google search, barely found anything on this "business" and the guy hung up.
  This is the site that this guy directed me to: http://xinfinitytech.webs.com/quick-help/
  IM asking for any information about whether if it's a scam, an attempted theft of identity/data theft, an attempt to spread of the most recent virus, or some guy who tries to help. My gut tells me that it is one of the top three.
  ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

  So I recently received calls from this guy who claims to be with Microsoft Error Reporting service, but I thought something was fishy when he couldn't tell me anything specific on my computer, which he would be able to know right away. Also, he couldn't speak a lick of English, which makes it really difficult to understand what he wanted originally.
  He told me that he and his 'business' received my computer error messages, and that we should "follow the simple steps to get rid of these problems.
  He told me to go to the computer management console and find the 'filter' in the display options, but being an avid user of XP, I know there is no such thing.
  He then told me that it is an effect of a virus that "we need to follow the steps to get rid of. He directed me to the console to Run and had me type in this web address:
  'www.XINFINITY.WEBS.com '.
  So now, things get sketchy. A free host for a supposedly serious company? I do NOT.
  (Why he wanted me to use RUN to access a Web site, I have no idea, only adds to the superficiality...)
  I went on the site, which lo & behold, very professional. There are four links to download files .exe with weird as names:
  -' Ammyy v3"(AA_v3.exe)
  -' Ammyy v2"(AA_v2.exe)
  -"Croosloop" (CroosLoopSetup.exe)
  - and 'ShowMyPc"(ShowMyPC3105.exe)

  He said click on the first and hit. He said SAVE or CANCEL. Now, I'm not naïve or stupid or gullible, and I am computer illiterate.
  I smell something fishy here. Technical support does not call you about errors, you call them.

  
  Research in the comments left on their FREE site, I have seen that all FOUR were short and had similar spelling/grammar mistakes. Typical supported false reputation.
  I did a google search, barely found anything on this "business" and the guy hung up.
  This is the site that this guy directed me to: http://xinfinitytech.webs.com/quick-help/
  IM asking for any information about whether if it's a scam, an attempted theft of identity/data theft, an attempt to spread of the most recent virus, or some guy who tries to help. My gut tells me that it is one of the top three.
  ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

  You search here and in the rest of the Internet first?  I suggest that - because this type of scam is not only well known but well published.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

• Unsolicited call matrix Global Solutions to solve computer problems

  Original title: MATRIX GLOBAL SOLUTIONS

  We were contacted by a company called Global Solutions matrix yesterday and said that our computer was in danger because of so many error reports comes to them. They have assured me that they were associated with Microsoft could fix the problem free of charge. I told them I had Mcafee protection, but they insisted on the fact that should does not solve the problem because the H key has not been installed on my computer.  After you resolve the problem, they charged me for service, and now my computer is protected for the life of the machine. It is the legal transaction or have I just pirate?

  Hello

  It's a scam.

  Microsoft and its affiliated companies do contact you, unless YOU have made prior arrangements with them to do.

  There is an article in the link I'm you provide at the end of this one

  Read this Information from Microsoft:

  "Avoid scams to phone for tech support.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  Don't be fooled of unsolicited calls. Don't provide personal information.

  Here are some of the organizations that cyber criminals claim to come:

  • Helpdesk Windows

  • Windows repair center

  • Microsoft technical support

  • Microsoft technical support

  • Windows Support Group Technical Department

  • Microsoft Research and Development Team (team of Microsoft R & D)

  Either these so-called "Microsoft" Tech companies want to sell you a worthless software, or remote access to your computer to try to steal your credit card and bank information and also achieve an identity theft on you.

  Please read this Section:

  If you gave them remote access and you do Internet banking, contact your bank, explain, and change passwords.

  If you use your online credit card, cancel and get a new one issued to you.

  And the only way that willl you know that you are free to them is to backup your data and do a clean install of your operating system.

  See you soon.

• How to check Microsoft's unsolicited calls are genuine

  I received a phone call unsolicited, claiming to be from Microsoft.  The person led me through a process to show that there are errors on my computer.  She asked me to open a free software - ammyy = to enable it to take and to fix things. She gave me a number 0870 8753141 who do not get an answer. She called back twice.  Should I trust it?

  All unsolicited calls security and support phone Microsoft are fake.

  It is a common scam. Do not let them give any info, do not give access to your PC, not give them all the money and do not go to all the websites that they suggest. One moment.

  Please see:

  http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .

  (such persons may use names other than Microsoft as well)

  If you gave them access to your remote PC or any software installed, then you should consider the security of your PC to be seriously compromised. Passwords, coordinated banking, etc. can be in the pssession. Consider making a clean Windows and tell your bank, installation etc., depending on the case. Change passwords by using a separate PC until yours is clean.

• I get annoying unsolicited calls of a male sasying I have virus

  original title: fed UP!

  with an Indian accent, at about 15:30 and 19:30 (Australian Eastern Standard Time). The gentleman says that it represents Windows and he claims that Windows has received reports from my computer indicating that I was inadvertently download viruses. He then asked me to turn on my computer, so it can run a check of safety with me live. I have usually hang up and leave the phone off the hook for awhile. Today I've finally could take no more and told him of "p... off the coast and take his scam with him."  I was too harsh, or not Windows really harrass its customers by making repeated and annoying of the unsolicited calls to people in private homes? I'm on the "do not call" registry of the Australian Government. The only ones I should be legally receive unsolicited calls are registered charitable organizations Fund-Raising, call centers are not Indian.

  . Today I've finally could take no more and told him of "p... off the coast and take his scam with him."  I was too harsh, or not Windows really harrass its customers by making repeated and annoying of the unsolicited calls to people in private homes? I'm on the "do not call" registry of the Australian Government. The only ones I should be legally receive unsolicited calls are registered charitable organizations Fund-Raising, call centers are not Indian.

  No, you are not too severe. Never too harsh a crook!

  No, Microsoft NEVER made unsolicited phone calls.

  The Australia has agency that you can contact about this, given that your do not call does not protect you from the way it is supposed to be?

• error messages from Windows vista backup company

  I just got a laptop with Vista Business replacement and no system disk.  I downloaded and installed all of the 200 + windows vista updates including Service pack 2.  Now I'm doing a system recovery on DVD disks before starting the arduous task of reinstalling all my programs and data files, but I keep receiving the error message 0 x 80780119 not enough disk space to create the volume shadow copy on the storage location... and storage 0x8004231F insufficient to create either storage copy shadow file or other shadow copy data.

  Following the advice I found on another forum of Vista, I resized memory Ghost by using this command, vssadmin Resize ShadowStorage / For = C: / On = C: / MaxSize = 30 GB, who apparently has apparently solved this problem for others, but does not work for me.

  I try next? Be explicit because I'm not very familiar with this flavor of operating system Windows.

  
  

  Hello

  You can make recovery disc to factory settings from recovery partition from the manufacturer to back to factory settings

  Ask them how

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  see if this information helps you to make a backup complete PC Vista, as you have Vista Business

  the 1st link below is how do the backup complete pc (Vista, full and professional company)

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial145.html

  and that is how do to recover the backup complete pc

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial144.html

  and here is the information of microsoft in restoring a system image backup

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/restore-your-computer-from-a-system-image-backup

  If you have problems with the repost of process above in forum microsoft link that is specific to the backup below questions

  "This forum supports questions for the default backup utility in Windows Vista, Server 2008 and beyond."

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/WindowsBackup/threads

  ___________________________________________________________________

  and as you say that no disk not supplied with your laptop, read this;

  Here are the different ways to reinstall Vista

  Contact the manufacturer of the laptop computer and ask them to send you to vista recovery disks to reinstall the operating system back as it was when you bought it

  they do it for a nominal cost of $

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  also ask them if you have a recovery partition on your hard drive to get back to the way you bought

  you would normally press F8, F9, F10 or F11 or Alt + F10 or 0 to start to start the recovery process according to the manufacturer

  Ask them of the exact key sequence

  __________________________________________________________

  or borrow a vista microsoft dvd; not a HP, Acer recovery disk etc

  Make sure that you borrow the correct 32-bit or 64-bit microsoft dvd to your computer

  they contain all versions of vista

  This is the product key that determines which version of vista is installed

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

  ____________________________________________________________

  How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and replace product manuals

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

• I try to install the McGraw Hill software and get an access denied error message. I have contacted the software company, they tell me it's a compatibility issue with Windows Vista and to contact Microsoft.

  I try to install the McGraw Hill software and get an access denied error message.  I have contacted the software company, they tell me it's a compatibility issue with Windows Vista and to contact Microsoft.

  Right-click on the setup.exe > run as admin.

  See you soon. Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• About Microsoft Windows unsolicited calls

  I receive MANY phone calls unsolicited from a few different numbers which indicate that they are calling about an error message that is related to Microsoft Windows on my computer.  I tried several times to inform the appellants that I don't want to talk to them, but they continue to remember over and over again.  They clearly want a foreign country and I don't know what is the concert.  Who are these people and how can I get rid of them?

  SG

  They are crooks, and once they have your phone number the only effective way to get rid of them is to change your phone number.  You can probably contact your phone provider, and they MAY be able to help.

• Accounting software Microsoft Error Message: can not connect because the version of the application is older than the data base of the company

  Original title:

  Error message

  I use windows 7 laptop I format. After installation of Microsoft, accounting software and I wanted to backup restored it gives me error massage "can not connect because the version of the application is older than the data base of the company.» Up grade the application. " Eventhough I used the software even before I format the computer laptop and does ' t give me the options to upgrade. Need help.

  This means MS accounting requires the latest updates that have been installed originally creating this accounting database

  Accounting MS was abandoned a few years previously, so updates are not driven by windows/office update