Do I really need these things from Microsoft on my computer?
I am running so slow on my computer lately, I just want to rid of so many things. I have this huge list of things Microsoft - I have no idea of what they are, or wht they do! Can someone tell me what is safe to delete & what I should keep please?
Thank you
Jacquie
Jacquie
All that it has been added by something you have installed. If you remove the application they need is broken. Unless you are dangerously low on space I'd leave them alone
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I want to buy things from microsoft in Pakistan Bank, please let me know about they will send me the elements in Pakistan?
I want to buy things from microsoft in Pakistan Bank, please let me know about they will send me the elements in Pakistan?
Hello
The Microsoft Store operates online in many countries, but each store only covers certain areas.
Here's the information to contact the local Microsoft offices in Pakistan. They will be able to answer your questions.
Microsoft worldwide sites:
http://www.Microsoft.com/worldwide/phone/contact.aspx?country=PakistanPakistan
Islamabad office:
Microsoft Corporation
Liaison office in Pakistan
House No. 10/A
Street n ° 71, sector F-8/3
Islamabad, PAK.
AMMONIUM NITRATE: 111116738 (92-51)
Fax: (92-51) 2872620Karachi office:
Microsoft Corporation
Liaison office in Pakistan
Suite # 424, 4th floor,
The Forum,
G 20, Khayaban-e-Jami,
Block-9, Clifton
Karachi 75600
Pakistan
Phone: + 92-21 35839934
Fax No.: + 92-21 35369106
E-mail: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy *.Concerning
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W3C id duplicate. Do I really need to start from scratch each time?
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I got a phone call from someone who said they were from microsoft and my computer was in danger, unless I paid 130 pounds for a new warranty, is it a scam?
Hi Debra,
It's a SCAM! Microsoft does not make that neither have they partners that do and don't they hire contractors or individuals or even to find volunteers to do. There are probably thousands of these companies out there do every day - we get two or three posts like this (or more) each day ask about it. You are lucky who have recognized the scam enough not to be sucked in and eventually identify theft, infections, hacking your computer, convince you to buy software or services you either did not need or that do not really exist at all and all sorts of nefarious stuff. You'd be surprised how much contact us AFTER THAT that they realized they had been duped asking what to do. Don't waste time talking to these people, not give them any personal information it is, don't be fooled by what they can get allows you to see on the computer - in fact, not do anything they suggest on your computer or even to visit Web sites they recommend and for the love of God don't give them access to your computer.
Microsoft knows this is happening, but with these companies popping up like dandelions, or closing and changing names when discovered and operating mainly from abroad, it would take an army of lawyers to sue each other. They do the best they can, but they are just too many and more added every day. People need to pay attention to these things. They occur not only by telephone, but also by e-mail, instant messaging, mail and all the ways imaginable. Forget not that Microsoft doesn't this and hang up or remove the emails or messages or mail from someone claiming that they do because they know the information on your computer or that you want to get information from you to confirm your account so that it will not be closed and asking you your name of user and password and all sorts of other personal information. Microsoft DO NOT!
See below for additional information on this topic and what to do and how Microsoft works:
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx
I'm glad you don't get captured by these crooks and save yourself a big headache. Continue to use the same caution and you should do fine.
Good luck and best wishes!
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I got a call from a woman who told me she was from microsoft and my computer shows signs of malware
I got a call from a woman who told me she was from microsoft and my computer shows signs of malware, then let him check my computer remotely, he appeared on my screen that I had 39000 flaws and they would now clear them for free, then, she told me that I need an internet security shield to stop what is happening again at a cost of £189.00 a one-time payment. I told him I didn't have the money and after some time, she put a guy on the line to convince me that I should buy this article, I told him I wasn't happy to transfer money to a stranger and I thought it was a scam and hung up. I noticed that they had installed a program called Advanced SystemCare3, which I've uninstalled it. Now, I'm worried that they can hack into my computer and find the personal information.
Is this possible?
It is a scam. See:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx .
If they have access to your PC, they can install any number of malicious programs, as well as you have uninstalled. My recommendation is to do a clean reinstall of Windows - it's the only way to be sure that your system is clean.
All the data on your computer (passwords, credit card numbers, numbers of account documents, etc.) may have been compromised (they may not know now). According to the companies concerned (for example your bank) what happened.
Use another PC to change passwords.
Consider telling your local police.
Microsoft will never call you unless you request them.
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Do I really need these updates before installing SP2?
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I have already installed the update SP1 for MS Office Compatibility and Power Point Viewer, and this laptop has even no MS Office on this subject. I know that the SP2 for Vista is available, and if I hide 3 updates listed above, the SP2 update displays in the available updates window, so I know system is prepared to consider, but it will not be displayed until these "major updates" are shown but not installed. I intend to download the SP2 stand alone package and installing it from a clean boot, but do I really need to install updates three listed above?
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It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.
You will get the best help for any issue of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads
You will receive the best advice here.
See you soon.
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Download size: 13.5 MB
You may have to restart your computer for this update is taken into account.
Update type: Important
A security issue has been identified that could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to compromise your system and take control. You can protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.
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Try this 1st to see if it helps:
Description of the Patch registration cleanup tool
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/976220/------------------------------------------------------
If necessary:
Try this - Panel - Windows Updates - on every update that will not be installed - click on the important updates
or the update itself - double click a view more information (or click top then discovers on the right)Those who will take you to a page where you can download the update.
Or go here and the KBxxxxxx number to download it. Download Center - mount the KBxxxxxx.
Microsoft Download Center
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspxDownload - SAVE - go to where you put them - click on - RUN AS ADMIN
Then you can right click on the update in the updates Windows and HIDE.
If you get an error Installer install this version:
Windows install 4.5 Redistributable
http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en----------------------------------------------------
Then run this:
How to reset the Windows Update components? -a Mr Fixit
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http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821------------------------------------------------------------
Because these are all Office updates you might get more information if necessary in the groups of the Agency who could
have experienced the same problem.Office newsgroups
http://www.Microsoft.com/Office/Community/en-us/FlyoutOverview.mspxMicrosoft.public.office.misc discussions
http://www.Microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?DG=Microsoft.public.Office.misc&cat=en_us_01cb749f-c998-4762-8099-df71793c11c7&lang=en&CR=us------------------------------------------------------------
If necessary you can incident free get reports however the above should take care of it for you.
Windows updates - free Incident report
Go here and click on-> Windows Update fails while searching, downloading or installation of updates
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/wusupport#tab3The security updates, you can get free support Incident report
http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/resources/support.aspxI hope this helps.
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Hello
Yes, it's a SCAM!
Avoid scams to phone for tech support
http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspxIn the United States, you can contact the local police to the FBI, Attorney general, and
consumer watch groups. Arm yourself with knowledge.The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center
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http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspxNo, Microsoft wouldn't you not solicited. Nor would they know if any errors
It exists on your computer. So those are the frauds or scams to get your money or
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for you unsolicited telephone calls help fix your computer
http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/fraud/phishing/msName.aspxScams and hoaxes
http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#tab3Microsoft Support Center consumer
https://consumersecuritysupport.Microsoft.com/default.aspx?altbrand=true&SD=GN&ln=en-us&St=1&wfxredirect=1&gssnb=1Microsoft technical support
http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support#TAB0Microsoft - contact technical support
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/contact-supportI hope this helps.
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I need to upgrade from microsoft?
I got an email today supposedly from Microsoft telling me I had to click on the link to upgrade, I am normally very good spotting spam paypal etc and report them always, but they could not help with this one as paypal is not mentioned, I put in a search and found something similar that was spam then someone can you please advise me how to tell if something like this is authentic? Thanks x
Hello PooshKat,
First of all the email you received refers to Microsoft. Microsoft is a company not a product. The email informs you to upgrade from Microsoft, and not a particular product, e.g., Windows, Windows Live, Outlook etc. Alarm bells start ringing right on the first sentence.
While Satya Nadell is the CEO of Microsoft, he won't go around sending e-mails to customers. Overall I've been an MVP for 13 years and I never got an email from Satya Nadell, Steve Bullimer or Bill Gates.
Finally, the link in the email points to Micropix.net/includes/conf.html. While Microspix is it has nothing to do with Microsoft and the link leads to a site called "artekteknikhirdavat", which displays a fake Outlook page that requires you to sign. When signing into spammers have access to your outlook e-mail account.
On no account, click on the link. Just delete the email.
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
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Fake phone calls to technical support
Calls unrequested telephone of this nature 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 issues never not solicited for phone calls of support or security.
These types of callers can use completely fictitious names or bogusly claim to be of real companies other than Microsoft as well.
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need help mail from microsoft so that I can use craigslist and chalice
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http://www.SimpleHelp.NET/2007/02/07/a-beginners-guide-to-setting-up-Windows-Mail/
Link above has an easy to follow Guide to set up Windows Mail.
Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
They offer your broad band/Dial-up connection.
Ask them to:
username
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ISPS are usually happy to help you set up your email account.
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My site has been hacked. How can I remove these things from my dreamweaver html page?
Unfortunately, my site has been hacked. After the purchase of Dreamweaver site blocking, I think that it has been cleaned. I want to update my home page, but don't want to infect my site with more junk.
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When one of my sites was hacked, the restored a backup host and everything was fine. If the host was not able to do this (El-cheapo), I delete all remote files and reload the files I keep locally. I would never download files on my local machine.
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