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• What is with Windows/Microsoft Update just DOESN'T work anymore with Windows XP?

  Until this month, I had NO problem to do a clean install with XP SP3, on many machines, and then success for updates and the updates view about 5-10 minutes. Now scans darn take hours and hours and STILL does not give me an updated list.

  What did you bunch of bottom sorry * s to do the update of Windows/Microsoft for XP, quit working properly?

  BTW, I was trying to install IE8 for XP for the last 40 minutes and the installation is just stuck on "Download updates" and not to go further.

  What you idiots did, you did really good.

  I guess MS has started the "Anti-XP" campaign at the beginning and a doing, now XP, a PITA!

  Hi James

  What is your level of service pack? If you don't know, click Start, run and type "Winver" in the Run dialog box.

  Windows Update no longer works if you do not have Windows XP SP3 installed. If the previous step, you have confirmed that you don't have XP SP3 installed, you must download and install XP SP3 from the link below.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=24

  Note: You can safely ignore the warning text indicating that this package is not suitable for the it professional and network facilities.

  Important: to avoid a scenario where your system enters a 'loop', due to the installation of XP SP3, you need to check and make sure that your processor type is not an AMD (HP) or non-Intel Processor. You must install the package below the link if yours is a processor not intel before installing XP SP3

  KO 953356.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=23751

  If you have not already installed SP3, skip this step and proceed to the next step.

  Reset Windows Update components.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

• I just got a phone call from a company who said they demanded on behalf of Windows

  Original title: "I JUST HAD a CALL BY a GENTLEMAN WHO LOOKED THE ACCOUNT THEN TYPE ' EVENT .

  I just got a phone call from a company stating that they were working on behalf of Windows he asked me to turn on then press control and 'R' together - when the dialog box open to type in "EVENTS", I put the phone down - I don't want to be rude, but is this real society - I was unable to call the John company

  Hello John

  Without that society is not authentic. It's all part of a scam to gain access to your pc and steal your personal data.

  Unless you have a pre-paid with Microsoft, support contract they (Microsoft) will never contact you for problems on your PC.

  You did the right thing by hanging up on them. If that happens again, just ignore them.

  This forum post is my own opinion and does not necessarily reflect the opinion or the opinion of Microsoft, its employees or other MVPS.

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Expert - consumer: www.winuser.co.uk | vistasupport.mvps.org | xphelpandsupport.mvps.org | www.silversurfer-Guide.com

• Received a call from Solutions E - Pro, saying that they provide services for Windows 7

  I received a phone call from a company called e-pro solutions or e-pro revolutions asking me to enter my computer information and to allow one of their technicians access to my computer due to problems they found with my system. They say they provide an online service for Windows 7 for Windows. Can anyone tell any knowledge of this company?

  Hello

  It is a scam and is not related to Microsoft.

  Because it would be forbidden for anyone to access your computer without your permission, how would they be able to "identify problems" on your computer?

  Ask them for their phone number and that you want to call back after you check with the FBI.

  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently - Microsoft is not unsolicited

  phone calls to help you fix your computer

  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/msName.aspx

  Scams and hoaxes

  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#tab3

  Concerning

• Apple uses a company called tech solutions area?

  Apple uses a company called techzone solutions

  Very probably not.

  Is it a cold call when someone calls or you to tell you that your iDevice is messed up and you need to call and set e-mails?

  If so, it is a very common scam. Apple NEVER will contact you about your device unless you did something to initiate the first contact... as in they respond to your request, but they will call you never just out of the blue.

  If you are wondering if this company is an authorized service provider, the list can be found here.

  https://locate.Apple.com/

  And see if they are on it

• Receive messages on the computer screen that Adobe reader should be closed, Windows checks for solutions

  I keep getting messages on my computer screen that my Adobe reader software must be closed. and that windows checks for solutions to this problem. I can't close this window because it comes out all the time. And I can't chat on some websites because this adobe reader software does not work properly. No expert knows solutions to this problem. I have the Windows vista operating system. Thank you.  :)

  I keep getting messages on my computer screen that my Adobe reader software must be closed. and that windows checks for solutions to this problem. I can't close this window because it comes out all the time. And I can't chat on some websites because this adobe reader software does not work properly. No expert knows solutions to this problem. I have the Windows vista operating system. Thank you.  :)

  Uninstall all Adobe products.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/uninstall-or-change-a-program

  Restart the computer after / as required during the uninstall process.
   
  Install all the Adobe products, you need to their web site.  Probably should start just with Adobe Reader and Adobe Flash Player.

• Solved! Driver solution Windows 7 for HP Color LaserJet 3550

  I did get the printer HP Color LaserJet 3550n (3550 family) printer to be installed in Win7.  This printer is the only thing that do not start with Win7. In the printers and devices window, I tried troubleshooting, but it was a problem with the DOT4USB drivers. Similarly for the others, I managed with the following solution:

  (1) went to HP and downloaded the Vista 32-bit drivers for the 3550, the unpacking to C:\HP CLJ3550\, as suggested by the driver file.

  (2) devices printers & a

  (3) I chose the first 'device function' so .

  (4) I selected the second and third function (which were and and did the ...) for each.

  (5) I disconnected the USB to the printer, I went back to devices & Printers and selected .

  (6) I chose and installed the printer.

  (7) it wouldn't work unless I "let" Windows makes the default printer

  (8) after that it was over, I did on my favorite printer and selected, and everything worked.

  Thank you
  your advice really helped.

  assign a default value for the first floor help really.

  Only one extra thing is that on the main pc, you must install the driver for a new printer that should be default and a new share name.

  Then on another pc with 64-bit windows find the printer and install the 64-bit driver seperatelly.

  in this case, everything is perfect.

• My father has a 'tech', calling on the phone saying he's a tech for 'Windows '.

  My father is having someone who keeps calling her phone number, saying it is a tech for 'Windows '. It just tells the "no, not interested", but calls are increases and becomes boring.

  It seems that it happens started him then weeks more - his card has been compromised. Some college kid in a State that he was never actually the fatal error of the charge of their expenses of college and/or books on my father's card number.  Thus, they drew him/herself.

  It does not use the very net except for Amazon gift (Christmas, for example). We believe that his card was hacked through Amazon.

  Anyone who is tech savvy have some comments on how to avoid scammers on the phone. How they get all these phone numbers of United States of America to start cheat? Or you have any comments about what to do when you use your card to buy something on the net?

  Thank you.

  Sorry to hear that your father is being bothered by these criminals.

  Seems you may need to perform a review of complete safety on him AND his computer.

  Re of piracy:

  Your father is using complex passwords? Grab it with LastPass where you can create passwords on EVERY site that requires a connection. Passwords as 49jf = _ K & () * hjHHyt74 ><**htba jjlkk63%3***="" can="" be="" generated="" automatically="" by="" lastpass.......and="" you="" never="" have="" to="" remember="" them.="" read="" about="" it="" at="">

  Re compromised card:

  -have him get one FREE, low limit ($500) Visa or Mastercard and never use that one for online shopping

  -never use the button 'save your number of credit card for convenient future purchases. Enter it in fees each time.

  Re "repair Windows" phone calls:

  Just tell him to answer the phone politely; Once they identify themselves as what they are, tell him you say thank you and then (without hanging up) it just place the phone on a table or a Chair and let it sit there for ten minutes. 'THEY' will receive the message that it is on them.

• Call about my pirate... Windows?

  Win 7 on our laptop started running really slow the other day.  The next day, we start getting calls at home, which I answered and told me that our real Windows 7 has been hijacked and is running in two cities in the Canada. Always suspicious Internet such things, I did not believe the appellant and told her.  Now, I'm worried and need to contact Microsoft directly to have it checked... .or not?

  This is obviously a scam call. If your Windows has been determined to be non-genuine, it would be just that, not authentic and you can buy a product key, you would be directed to the following Web site to:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/genuine/validate/

  Please run the Microsoft Genuine Diagnostics Tool then copy and paste the results into an answer here for further analysis:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=52012

  Its likely that you have spyware on your computer.

  There are some that will hide your files/folders so that you don't normally see them. I strongly suggest to run a scan on your computer with your antivirus/antimalware software. If you need to, you can also use the Microsoft Safety Scanner, it's free:

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

  Also, if your files are hidden, check out the following article on how to display the:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/show-hidden-files

• On Mac computers, they have a program called IMovie... is there something like this for Windows 7?

  On Mac computers, they have a program called IMovie... is there something like this for Windows 7? If yes where can I find it? Thanks a bunch! I'm new to these forums, hope so I ask in the right place!

  Original title: film making program

  Yes, you are in the right place.

  So that in my view not as powerful as iMovie, you can download the following Windows Essentials to add applications such as Movie Maker, Messenger and SkyDrive Photo Gallery on your computer.

• I need number phone to call microsoft for windows 8 pro for new machine windows easy transfer 8 home

  I need number phone to call microsoft for windows 8 pro for new machine windows easy transfer 8 at home. Victory 8 pro is a desktop computer that is no longer used and I just bought new laptop which has win 8 64 OEM. Can I do this?

  Press the Windows key + X

  Click System

  On Windows, click the link:

  Get more features with a new edition of Windows

  Click on the "I already have a product key link.

  Enter your product key and you will be promoted to the Pro.

  Go to reactivate by phone:

  Activation of the phone:

  1. press the Windows key + X , and then click run, and then type: slui.exe 4

  2. then press the ENTER"" key.

  3. Select your "country" in the list.

  4. choose the option "activate phone".

  5. stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.

  6. explain your problem clearly to the support person.

• Just bought 2 updates of Pro XI A. Installation and activation went well on the desktop, but said no laptop activation serial. is valid but cannot find a product calling on this cmptr, even if this window appears A Pro XI upstairs and Pro XI is insta

  Just bought 2 updates of Pro XI A. Installation and activation went well on the desktop, but said no laptop activation serial. is valid but cannot find a product calling on this cmptr, even if this window A Pro XI upstairs and Pro XI is installed. And is NOT in the drop-down list to select a Pro XI product.  What is going on?

  The product 'calling' is your old Acrobat - 9 or X. You need the serial number of this old version.

• LG dvd writer solution will not work with windows 8

  is their anything I can do to get cyberlink nero to run

  Hi John,.

  I would be grateful if you could answer the following questions:

  1. what happens when you try to use DVD writer application?

  2 are you getting any error code or error message?

  While your answer above information, you can run the hardware troubleshooter. He will try to fix the parameters of the equipment that is defective.

  Follow the steps to run the Troubleshooter:

  a. press the keys Windows + C on your keyboard to show the charms.

  b. click on search, type Troubleshooting and click Troubleshooting under settings.

  c. now, type Hardware Troubleshooter in the option Search .

  d. click convenience hardware store to run the troubleshooter.

  Case of failure of the above, we will install the Nero Cyberlink application in compatibility mode.

  Refer to this link: Make the programs more compatible with this version of Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-Windows

  Hope the information is useful.

• Pavilion P6520F: downgrade windows 10 for windows 7 hp pavilion p6520f

  As a upgrade middle-of-the-night involuntary Windows 10 occurred, Can not stop random reboots every 20 to 45 minutes.  I give up.  I know that there is an opportunity (allegedly) to downgrade to Windows 7 in the first 30 days, but I wanted to make sure that no quirks to do with my fairly old machine.  I find Windows.old on my hard drive and my external hard drive.

  Everyone does this on a Pavilion P6520F or equivalent and advice?

  Hello @marionhouse,

  Thank you for visiting the Forums from the HP Support! The forums are a great place where you can find solutions for your problems, with the help of the community!

  I read your post about the issue of upgrade and wanted to help you!  I understand that the office restarts every 20-45 minutes, and you are looking to downgrade back to the Windows 7 operating system.

  If you decide to stay with Windows 10, you can try to solve the problem of reset, by examining the following document:

  HP computers - the computer restarts unexpectedly (Windows 7)

  If you're still having problems, then you should be able to use back to a previous generation option, in your system settings: HP Notebook PC - upgrade to Windows 10

  As you say, this feature is only available for the first 28 days after the installation of Windows 10.  Once you return to your original operating system, check to see if you encounter the same problem.

  Please let me know if this information helps you solve the problem by marking this message as 'accept as Solution', this will help others easily find the information they seek.  In addition, by clicking on the Thumbs up below is a great way to say thank you!

  Have a great day!

• I received several calls from a person claiming to be from microsoft

  I received several calls from a person alleging to be from microsoft saying: they received the information from my computer on which it runs slowly and to turn on my computer so that they can do the steps to put it right, I did not what I was skeptical, but he was insistent that I turn on my computer (Incidentally it was already running) I refused this and he said I should do what he says.  I put the phone down, but it rang again and insistent, he rang the Bell and then twice that I ignored it.  However, he then rang again later andmy husband responded, he said himwe do not need its services because it was thought not good, as I already told you this gentleman I was under the impression that it was not kosher, insisted that it was.  So what is happening here.   I'm not what anyone on the screen. Also when he got my phone rings me and someone from microsoft would be ringing me, as I have him suggest that I wouldn't do anything on my computer but it would write with information on.thank you for your help

  * original title - WHO IS ALL THIS ABOUT? questionable phone call! *

  Hello

  Its a SCAM!

  In the United States, you can contact the FBI, Attorney general, the police authorities and consumer
  Watch groups. Arm yourself with knowledge.

  No, Microsoft wouldn't you not solicited. Or they would know if errors exist on your
  computer. So that's the fraud or scams to get your money or worse to steal your identity.

  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently - Microsoft is not unsolicited
  phone calls to help you fix your computer
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/msName.aspx

  Scams and hoaxes
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#tab3

  Microsoft Support Center consumer
  https://consumersecuritysupport.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?altbrand=true&SD=GN&ln=en-us&St=1&wfxredirect=1&gssnb=1

  Microsoft technical support
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support#TAB0

  Microsoft - contact technical support
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/contact-support

  I hope this helps.

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