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• I just had a phone call from a person claiming to be microsoft saying that I had pressing problems and want me to open the event viewer... was that microsoft really do that?

  It was a real person from Microsoft or a marketing attempt? The person named name and my address (I know doesn't mean anything) and says that I have problems with viruses etc. download on my computer

  Hi Elizabeth,.

  It is definitely a scam any.  Microsoft did not communicate people this way.  Ignore them - hang up on them.  In addition to not let them connect to your system, do not allow direct you to a Web site or download anything they suggest - it can be worse than just a marketing effort and an attempt to infect, hack, get information about identity theft or otherwise affect your system (and it may be an effort to marketing as well to infect and then you sell a product to remove infections - which may or may not) not work and most likely the product itself is an infection still further or hacking).

  Good job on caution and check first.  Play well!  You yourself have potentially saved a lot of grief.  They are the same type of thing by e-mail, and Microsoft is not communicate with people that way either about this sort of thing, then ignore and junk all these messages and DO NOT open the attachments to these messages.  Just remove them completely.

  Good luck and best wishes!

• I tried to play some movies that I downloaded, but it says that I need the right codec to play.

  Original title: watch videos on media player

  I have an old computer for my son with XP on it. I tried to play some movies that I downloaded, but it says that I need the right codec to play. How can I fix that I can watch these videos?

  Hello

  1. what version of windows media player do you use?
  2. what type of media files are they?

  Check the following article to see if these files are supported by the Windows media player installed on the computer. If these files are not supported, then you will need to download the third-party codec to play.

  Information on the types of media files that supports Windows Media Player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316992

  THIRD WARNING:

  Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  For more information:
  How to Download Codecs automatically in Windows Media for Windows XP player
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/291818

• Had the virus, removed. it damaged some audio drivers/software. BUT don't have the CD Writer Wizard.

  1 had the virus, got deleted.

  2. He damaged some files involving sound.

  3. I did a drivers and utilities Resource CD repair and restored my sound.

  4 but I don't have the CD Writer Wizard program.

  5. which CD should I use and how, for this restore?

  Hello

  Are you able to burn CD in windows Explorer?

  Step 1: Try the fix tool in the following article and verify.

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/

  Step 2: Perform the System Restore and check.

• Have all the viruses and software malware noticeable symptoms or if some may go unnoticed?

  Just curious to know if all the viruses and malware had a significant sign to be on a computer or not.  I would be grateful to anyone how helps me deepen my knowledge.

  Thank you.

  Hello

  They have symptoms of havoc total work completely in the background and on the
  all the rest.

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be more difficult to detect as the
  cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

  --------------------------------------------------------

  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  New Vista and Windows 7 version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

  Original version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

  --------------------------------------------------------

  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker
  (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• I have the latest version of Firefox are installed (which has been updated), but the site says that it is the older. Is there a solution for this problem?

  I have the latest version of Firefox are installed (which has been updated), but the site says that it is the older. Is there a solution for this problem?

  You have a corrupted user agent which identifies you like Firefox/3.0.11

  • Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; UK; RV:1.9.0.11) Gecko/2009060215 Firefox/3.0.11 WebMoney Advisor

  See:

  • https://support.Mozilla.com/kb/websites+or+add-ons+incorrectly+report+incompatible+browser
  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Resetting_your_useragent_string_to_its_compiled-in_default

• Someone from the Tristate MJ (not sure of the name), called, saying that it represents the widows team of Microsoft Support.

  * Original title: MJTriState

  Someone from the Tristate MJ (not sure of the name), called, saying that it represents the widows team of Microsoft Support. They had followed my computer (Windows 7) and noticed problems with it because it was very slow at startup (TRUE). He said that my computer has been hacked. He gave me my product windows (OK) key and me had discovered my event log that have trouble with my printer. Then he asked permission to take over my computer and fix the problem. At this point, I hesitated.

  The question is done Microsoft outsource monitoring Windows 7 computer in trouble. It seems very likely.

  Dennis

  As already mentioned: it is a scam.

  You can read: beware of fake Tech Support scams

• My computer starts slowly, infected with the virus. Microsoft Security does not work

  Original title: keep the slow start
  How do I remove trozens in the computor & to I have no few of them didn't have on this computor Microsoft Security Essentrials keep turning off as his red everrytime I restart the computor

  Hello

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be harder to detect as
  the cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
  It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
  TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
  check with the other methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

  --------------------------------------------------------

  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  -----------------------------------

  Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  Microsoft safety scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  ----------------------------------

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

  --------------------------------------------------------

  After the removal of malicious programs:

  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker
  (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  ======================================

  If necessary AFTER you are sure that the machine is clean of any malware. (DO NOT USE IF)
  MALWARE IS STILL PRESENT).

  You can try a repair install or an upgrade in Place.

  You can use another DVD that aren't copy protected but you you need to own
  Product key. It must be the same version 32 or 64 BIT Vista OEM. Also the system
  machine to usually sell the cheap disk since you already own Windows. Don't forget to make a
  good backup or 3 (security in redundancy).

  On-site upgrade
  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-happened-to-the-recovery-console

  How to perform a repair for Vista Installation
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  =======================================

  For extreme cases:

  Norton Power Eraser - eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
  This traditional antivirus analysis does not always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
  uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
  legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully and only after
  you have exhausted other options.
  http://us.Norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp

  ================================

  If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 for virus and spyware help
  infections. See http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for more details. For
  international information, see your subsidiary local Support site.

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• Does anyone know if Microsoft is a free application that will enlarge the text and images, as it is for a person with disabilities. Thank you

  I HAVE A NEIGHBOR WHO HAS PALSY CEREBRAL AND THIS YEAR I GAVE HER AN OLD TOWER OF HP I HAD BECAUSE OF ITS SITE, I HAD THE LARGEST MONITOR I COULDN'T FIND SO SHE COULD SEE THE CARD AND OTHER GAMES, SHE HAS NO ACCESS TO THE INTERNET. SHE WANTS JUST DOWNLOAD ME GAMES OFFLINE AND THEN DOWNLOAD THEM FOR HER TO PLAY.  I NEED TO GET RID OF THIS MONITOR 20 INCH THERE IT IS ABOUT TO BREAK ITS POWER BOARD TABLE, SO I TRIED TO FIND A FREE PROGRAM THAT I CAN INSTALL ON THE COMPUTER THAT WILL EXPAND EVERYTHING TO HER AND I HAVE A SCREEN MORE, WAITING FOR HIM.
  I ALSO HAVE ANOTHER QUESTION, HOW CAN I DO TO GET A COPY OF THE GAMES THAT ARE ON MY COMPUTER AND PUT THEM ON A DISC SO THAT I CAN DOWNLOAD THEM FOR HER.  I MEAN THE GAMES PROVIDED WITH THE LAPTOP AS THE GROUND OF THE SPIDER AND HEARTS, ETC...
  ALSO WHILE I REQUEST INTELLIGENT PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS 2 SETS OF OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR EACH VERSION OF THE WINDOW?

  Hello DebraBaginski,

  Studies have been conducted on legibility and readability the caps text. Some scientific tests of the twentieth century indicates that all caps text is less readable and less readable than the text to lower case. Colin Wheildon said there is an '' apparent consensus '' tiny text is more readable.

  http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/All_caps

  Another rule is to avoid typing in capital letters or overly expand script for emphasis, which is considered to be the equivalent of shouting or screaming

  http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Netiquette

  If you press Alt, you open the menu bar

  Click view

  Click on the text size

  You can change the size of the text to the largest

  Tools > Internet Options > general tab > under appearance > fonts button

  You can select the font of choice

  Click Ok

  Click on the Accessibility button

  You can choose to ignore the font specified on the Web pages Styles

  Ignore font sizes specified on Web pages

  Click Ok, click Ok

  Control Panel > accessibility

  You have here the possibilities to change the use of the computer without a display.

  Make the computer easier to see,

  Use the computer without a mouse or keyboard

  Make it easier to see mouse

  Make the keyboard easier to use

  Use text or Visual alternatives for sounds

  Make it easier to focus on tasks (adjust the parameters in reading and typing)

  If Windows has been loaded on the computer in question,

  Start > all programs > games

  If you do not see this folder,

  Start > Control Panel > programs and features > install a program

  Click on Turn Windows features on or off

  Check out the games

  Click Ok

  That must be installed on the computer

  For all versions of Windows sets, dependent on the market would be:

  Starter

  Home Premium

  Professional

  Media Center

  With Windows Vista Ultimate Edition came

  Microsoft has begun to make 64-bit editions.  32 bit had been the only versions up to Windows XP.

  So, how many versions of Windows XP and Vista were there yet?

  http://blogs.Computerworld.com/number_of_xp_and_vista_versions

• Can manage Windows XP Home Edition of Windows 8? Get the error codes for the security updates (0 x 643). ALL through Microsoft Tech INFECTED with the virus and Trojans tried. I need help BADLY. Thank you.

  I tried every thing blessed with technology microsoft... always hanging in limbo here.  Tired of doing constant comprehensive analyses, etc. in order to remove the constant threats.  Apparently my McAfee can't stay with her either.  Need help with the download/repair these seeds as soon as possible.  Thanks to all those who wish to help me - it would be that popular, for sure!

  The question makes no sense.

  "Can manage Windows XP Home Edition of Windows 8?"

  Two problems: there is no Windows 8 and even if there were, Windows XP Home Edition would not not 'manage '.  ;-)

  I drop McAfee for a few different freeware products.  Or better yet I'd get two products 'cost' (~ 25 and 60 dollars) and install them and use them in the future - but WHEN you are trying to clean up.

  You seem like you maybe sincerely - at a time when a format/install of Windows XP/patching/installation of applications/patch/restore backups of your data is the best course of action.

  However, if you are willing to work - maybe we can at least get things cleaned up to a certain point where you can get a good backup before doing this (otherwise avoid doing all together.)

  In the order shown, do not jump (no matter what you do, what you have done in the past, etc.) ...

  First of all - download, install, operate and put to update and then run a full system scan with the following two (one at a time, reboot in-between):

  • MalwareBytes (FREE)
  • SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  After you perform a full scan with one then the other and remove anything they have all two are completely, you can uninstall these products, if you wish.  This initiative will allow to check there is no malware floating around your system which could cause problems.  If you ask - no, Norton probably does not protect you from what these applications can find.

  Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
  (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

  Reset.

  Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
  (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
  (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  and...

  Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
  ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on the root of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

  Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

  AutoScan--> RUN and type:
  %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
  --> Click OK.

  (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

  Reset.

  Now try usig the Fixit (Yes - try to use it again) to reset your Windows Components Update (you'll do the aggressive version, not the other):
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

  Reset.

  Now, open Internet Explorer, visit http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and do a CUSTOM search for updates.  Install any critical/high-priority ones and - for now - to ignore all those in option (always do this for material updates optional here.)

  Restart if necessary and continue to visit this web page until you have not yet updated to high priority.

  Now - if your problem is with the facilities of the .NET Framework...  You can end up with something like:
  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2008/08/28/8904493.aspx
  to uninstall a few versions of the .NET Framework, then you can try to install again - but you should not do this until the machine is supposed to be cleaned.

• Alleged phone call from Microsoft saying that I had a lot of mistakes on pc

  I was contacted by someone who said he worked for a group on behalf of Microsoft.  He said he had information, based on the responses I got problems I had met, my computer was about to crash and that he wanted to avoid that.  He asked that I hold down the key of Microsoft and the 'r' key who brought up a window 'run '.  Then he asked me enter a few letters.  At this point, I said that I want to talk to a member of the staff of Microsoft.  He said to do and hung up.  Was it a legitimate appeal involving Microsoft?

  Reported people on these calls for a person who represents Windows (note: not Microsoft).

  It is a scam or phishing attempt! Not to follow their instructions or advice and not to provide ANY information to them.

  Because they use the internet lines and/or phone to complete their fraud, there may be federal agencies in your country who are interested in discovering their calls. Their report directly to the appropriate agency if you feel you can contribute to their arrest and the charges.

  Microsoft do NOT pick up the phone and start dialing customers and never phones/e-mails asking for personal information or asking them to visit a web site!

• Pop - up message appears stateing that I have a virus and that it requires to run a microsoft program

  While on the internet a pop-up message appears and indicates that I have a virus.  Security asks if I want to run "setup_build14501.exe" to microsoft.stide.info

  Is this a legitimate program from microsoft or is it a virus, spyware or adware program?

  Whatever your question/problem has to do with the Windows Update feature?

  You are most certainly see the effects of a hijackware infection!

  NB: If you had no installed anti-virus application or subscription has expired * when the machine was first infected * and/or your subscription has expired since and/or the machine is not kept fully corrected in Windows Update, don't waste your time with any of the following: Format & reinstall Windows.  A repair install won't help!

  Microsoft PCSafety provides users at home (only) with free assistance in dealing with infections by malicious software such as viruses, adware and spyware (including unwanted software).
  https://support.Microsoft.com/OAS/default.aspx?&PRID=7552&St=1

  Also available via the homepage of Support of consumer safety: https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/

  Otherwise...

  1. see if you can download/run the MSRT tool manually: http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

  NB: Run the FULL scan, not analysis FAST!  You may need to download the MSRT on an uninfected machine and then transfer the MRT. EXE to the infected machine and rename it to SCAN. EXE before running it.

  2A. WinXP-online Windows Live Safety Center scanner 'Protection' (only!) in Mode safe mode with networking, if necessary:http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm

  2B. Vista or Win7-online this scanner instead: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/whatsnew.htm

  3. now post the logs required in a forum appropriate for support by an expert in the field. DON'T SKIP THIS STEP!

  I can recommend the assistance of experts available in these forums: http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0, http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5, http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup, http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.phpand http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• The browser safari in my macbook pro keeps popping up ads in new tabs saying my mac is infected with the virus and requires immediate cleaning. Is there really a virus problem? The ads are recurring.

  Browser Safari keeps popping up ads in a new tab by saying that my mac is infected with the virus, the advertising comes back repeatedly.

  N ° any message in a web browser saying that a Mac OS X system has a virus or other software malware is a scam; some sites Web legitimately analyzes the files uploaded to them, but is unable to scan the entire system.

  Even on Windows, unless you manually ran a scan of malware in your web browser, the same applies.

  (144338)

• I received an email saying that I won the Microsoft Award Winner Promotion

  Your email received a sum of £1 000 000.00 GBP in YAHOO & MSN MICROSOFT WINDOWS. Contact request
  Agent Thomas xxxxxxxxxx with name, first name, age, country, phone number to this E-mail:* address email is removed from the privacy *

  is - this really happen?

  is - this really happen?

  N ° is just another scam to separate you from your money.
  What is the Microsoft Lottery scam?
  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

• I received the call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft that I had a virus pirate online.

  I was suspicious and told them I couldn't go online at this time.  HOWEVER, I asked if I could call them to the time when I was available and he gave me the 213-221-3528 next number to call back, said his name was Mike.

  I hope this can help you track down these people.  Thank you.

  I think what zigzag3143x is trying to say is that there are a lot of scamming operations all over the world to do this kind of thing - they close down and then spring up somewhere else. Therefore, it is difficult to track them down.

  Keep you aware of the scams is one of the best ways to protect yourself against scams. Anti-virus software, etc. is important, but is only a part to keep you protected.

  This is a forum for public peer support and Microsoft is only a software/hardware company (albeit one who takes security seriously) not a law enforcement agency. To report this to contact your local police or authorities. Please see:

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