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• Telephone calls from a man saying that he worked for Microsoft and he had problems in my area

  A man rang today saying that he worked for microsoft and he had problems in my area and if I turned on my computer it will help solve the problem. ???

  It was an international call, but I said that I had not reported any problems. What is going on???

  Relatively new user to the computer

  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.

• call 01619 they said they worked for MIcrosoft and could help me with a computer problem. Is - is this legitimate?

  I received a call from 01619, the appellant had a foreign accent.  They said they had reports of problems with my computer, asked if she had been slow (which it has).

  They said they could help me with the problem.  I asked them how they got my phone #, they said that I have provided it when I registered my microsoft software.  Was still suspicious.  I told them I was not at home and they value once they could remember, when I could be at my computer.  I did not when they were recalled to work, and they left no message.  Was it a legitimate appeal, or some kind of scam to get access to my computer?

  It's a scam. The usual goal is to sell you a plan to fake support but they also your credit card and remote access to your computer at this time. So who knows what they are doing with it.

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

• received a call from a guy who said he worked for microsoft, was asked to open a session for a service upgrade, is it legitimate?

  • Hi, I got a call at 6:30 a guy who said he worked for microsoft. He asked me to open a session to a service to make my system more efficient. Well long story short, I didn't know it was legitimate... microsoft make repairs online, right? Surely, a bum like me gets no special treatment?... It was therefore legitimate, or was this something from the other world?

  Definitely ~ ~ ~ a VERY BIG SCAM!

  If it was me, law enforcement was on his doorstep.

  Security rule #1-(protéger vous-même & vos informations)

  Never give out information online, by phone or click on links in emails from

  you do not know the people! or Web sites that you are not familiar with.

  What about Microsoft - they never will contact you in this way!

  If you are ILA and captured by chance this guy phone #.

  Contact your local PD to file a complaint and to make them aware

  This person called, people in this manner, soliciting private info.

• I received a call from company telling me that someone tried to hack my pc.

  This company called and told me that someone tried to hack my pc... It scared me senseless and I called the BBB and they withdraw.
  I t seems to be a well-established company, but then another company called a few days later with the same story. I don't remember his name
  but they use Windows 7 technical support as their introduction to leading and they are Mexican. The appeal mainly to. Utah

  I hope that this will keep others from talking to them. Simply hang up. You can't understand what they say. They have several phone numbers for the United States
  and international society.

  I need to reformat my pc.

  Maltta-bz1

  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.

  That you have followed the advice above, that your PC is no more at risk than before the phone call. Make sure that you practice safe even if - computing it lots of good advice here:

  http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/security/pc-security/default.aspx .

  See also:

  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.

• Microsoft call you and tell you they want access to your computer so that they can solve a problem?

  I got a phone call today saying they were Microsoft and for me to turn on my computer because what they saw in the error message in the sent reports that I have problems with my computer. I don't, but they call me back tomorrow to do. I have caller ID on my phone and it came without a name or phone number. Microsoft did that? His name was Franklin, but it seemed Asian tells me the man. An hour earlier, I received a call from a place called Tecnocure of this John guy on my computer and he wanted to me too on my computer? It is for real or is it a scam? Please advise, thank you very much!... Michele

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/feedback/forum/feedback_other-na/annoying-phone-calls-from-Microsoft/ff577b79-7e5f-4975-8a01-05e261beb003

  read the thread above, phone calls are a scam.

• I received a call from < removed > telling me that they would help my dose of my windows problems. Is it a scam?

  I received a call from the saying that they would help my dose of my windows problems. Is it a scam?

  Hello

  They are cold, you try to pick up the 'business' calling

  It's a scam.

  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.

  You are the only person who knows if you gave them remote access.

  If you gave them remote access and you do Internet banking, contact your bank, to 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.

  @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

  And 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)

  See you soon.

• I received a call from a person claiming that they work for microsoft and advised that I have be hacked. Microsoft would simply call? I did not help.

  a man called saying he was with microsoft and was told I was hacked and hit with a large amount of spam, he wanted me to sit down and go through my computor to check my problem. that it was all part of having microsoft and they would fix it. Microsoft makes such calls to its customers, and how this person found me and my phone #.

  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)

  They will have found your number in a phone book like everybody else.

• scam? Received a call saying they worked for Microsoft.

  I received a call from someone who said he worked for microsoft and that there was a problem with my ISP to send error messages, this could be a scam to gain access to my computer

  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.

• I received calls from someone in India who said that they are Windows services centre telling me that they have received the error message saying that my computer is corrupted

  Original title: my computer is corrupt and needs fixing!

  I received calls from a person in India who said that they are Windows services centre telling me that they have received the error message saying that my computer is damaged, and they want to help me.  But I have not received any error message on my screen.  When I asked them how they got my number they said it's from the database of Windows. The number they gave me is 02921252715 and when I called the number of the person on the other end told me that they are a company called Windows e-solution, independent company and is not attached to Microsoft Windows.  What should I do?  Are these authentic calls and approved by Microsoft Windows?

  Hello

  Its a SCAM!

  Avoid scams to phone for tech support
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  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="">

• A person from INDIA called me telling me that they represent Microsoft & have checked to see if I had a deadly virus windows, legitimate or not?

  The person who called me was very difficult to understand. He asked me how old I was? I always want to talk to an American, but I saw no reason for such a confused call! Surely Microsoft doesnot employ these people.  Or do you have?

  Hello

  It's a SCAM

  they want or money on your part for programs without value or make an identity theft on you to get even more money and get your internet banking passwords and credit card by obtaining information allows you to download the software to 'fix' or 'test' for your computer or install via remote access

  read this:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

  Microsoft has none of the unsolicited telephone calls to help you fix your computer

  In this type of scam cybercriminals are calling you and claim to be of Support technique Microsoft. They offer help with your computer problems. Once scammers have earned your trust, they try to steal and damage your computer with malicious software, including viruses and spyware.

  Although the law enforcement can trace phone numbers, often authors use pay telephones, disposable cell phones or stolen cellular phone numbers. Better avoid fooling themselves rather than try to repair the damage afterwards.

  Treat all unsolicited sceptically telephone calls. Don't provide personal information.

  If you receive an unsolicited call from someone who claims to be from Technical Support Microsoft, hang up. We do not have such calls.

  If you think you might be a victim of fraud, you can report it. For more information, see: what to do if you think you have been scammed.

• I see msiexeec.exe have crashed when you install the "update for Microsoft Silverlight (KB 2164913)." this morning?

  Use 32-bit Edition Vista Home premium with Service Pack 2 for Vista

  I have my computer set up to check daily microsoft updates

  This morning I noticed that my Microsoft updates had detected an update for Microsoft Silverlight (KB 2164913). »

  So, I advanced and downloaded and installed. But I noticed my Norton security showed that

  MsiExec.exe

  ran around the same time.

  Just checking to make sure that this should have happened (the msiexec.exe have disclosed as having executed) I have just never that seen before what installation monthly microsoft updates or when the other microsoft updates race

  Don't know but perhaps because KB2164913 is a Silverlight upgrade, not a status update (e.g. v3.x-4.x Silverlight online-Silverlight).

  You could ask in the forum: http://forums.silverlight.net/forums/13.aspx

  Or contact the Norton Support.

  ~ 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

• I have a license for Indesign and purchases another since my old computer was attacked by pirates. When you try to load to the new computer, it starts with a 30 day free period etc. I already have an ashen´me of monthly payment and seem not to be able to

  I have a license for Indesign and purchases another since my old computer was attacked by pirates. When you try to load to the new computer, it starts with a 30 day free period etc. I have a monthly payment and don't seem to be able to upload it to my account on my new computer. I have access to my account online but cannot get to the correct download page. ????

  Sign out of your account of cloud... Restart your computer... Connect to your paid account of cloud

  -Connect using http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/account-password-sign-faq.html

  -https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/sign-in-out-activate-apps.html

• Try to use the converter to push a VMX and VMDK existing in the environment file. Have you tried the Converter 4.3 and 5.0, continues to crash or delay. A 5.1 with ESXI 5.1 vCenter server hosts going conversion.

  Try to use the converter to push a VMX and VMDK existing in the environment file. Have you tried the Converter 4.3 and 5.0, continues to crash or delay. A 5.1 with ESXI 5.1 vCenter server hosts going conversion.

  Take a look at this article. You can try Converter standalone 5.0.1 or 5.1 beta.

  http://KB.VMware.com/kb/2033315

• Strange call from the India, claiming that they had been notified that there was an error in my computer?

  Just got a call from the India, claiming that they had been notified that there was an error in my computer? Is this normal? About an hour earlier, I have defraged my computer?

  Hello

  It's a SCAM

  they want or money on your part for programs without value or make an identity theft on you to get even more money and get your internet banking passwords and credit card information, you get allows you to download the software to 'fix' or 'test' for your computer

  read this:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

  Microsoft has none of the unsolicited telephone calls to help you fix your computer

  In this type of scam cybercriminals are calling you and claim to be of Support technique Microsoft. They offer help with your computer problems. Once scammers have earned your trust, they try to steal and damage your computer with malicious software, including viruses and spyware.

  Although the law enforcement can trace phone numbers, often authors use pay telephones, disposable cell phones or stolen cellular phone numbers. Better avoid fooling themselves rather than try to repair the damage afterwards.

  Treat all unsolicited sceptically telephone calls. Don't provide personal information.

  If you receive an unsolicited call from someone who claims to be from Technical Support Microsoft, hang up. We do not have such calls.

  If you think you might be a victim of fraud, you can report it. For more information, see: what to do if you think you have been scammed.