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• I just got a phone call (no number came as international) to say that Microsoft

  I just got a phone call (no number came came as international) claiming to be from Microsoft and Muicrosoft are aware that my PC has programs that can cause my PC unwanted crash. They then asked me to turn on my pc while they could repair. This looks like a scam to me. Has anyone else had this type of call. I asked a lot of questions and the appellant was very vauge but insisting my PC was going to crash. The appellant gave me a number of 1786 6001340 I asked the appellant to put all this information in an e-mail message, which he said he would. We'll see if it happens. I think it is yet another scam that other users take note.

  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. See:

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

  Microsoft does ever not requested for calls.

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

• JUST GOT A PHONE CALL SAYING THAT I WAS HACKED. WANTED TO TAKE ME BUT THE THIINGS I DO. I REFUSED, THEY SAID THEY WERE BY MICROSOFT DOWN THE HACKER?

  I JUST GOT A PHONE CALL THAT MY COMPUTER HAS BEEN HACKED. HE WANTED TO TAKE ME, BUT A LOT OF THINGS. SECURITY ACCOUNT, MANAGE SECURITY, ETC., THE THING IS THAT I GOT MAD. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS WRONG WAS THAT HE CAN HARDLY SPEAK ENGLISH... SO I ROSE HUNG MAD AND HIM ON ME. I DO NOT THINK THAT THIS CAME FROM THE SUPPORT OF WINDOWS LIVE MOCROSOFT? HOW TO JOIN MICROSOFT ON THIS ISSUE?

  I JUST GOT A PHONE CALL THAT MY COMPUTER HAS BEEN HACKED. HE WANTED TO TAKE ME, BUT A LOT OF THINGS. SECURITY ACCOUNT, MANAGE SECURITY, ETC., THE THING IS THAT I GOT MAD. THE ONLY THING THAT WAS WRONG WAS THAT HE CAN HARDLY SPEAK ENGLISH... SO I ROSE HUNG MAD AND HIM ON ME. I DO NOT THINK THAT THIS CAME FROM THE SUPPORT OF WINDOWS LIVE MOCROSOFT? HOW TO JOIN MICROSOFT ON THIS ISSUE?

  No need to shout (all capital letters.)  Most modern publications using a mixture of standard uppercase and lowercase lettering unless they're trying to focus on something specific just because it is easier to read.

  You don't reach Microsoft on this issue.  It's not their problem more someone is trying to rip you off on your money is the people who printed his problem or someone trying to rip you off your car comes to the car manufacturer.  You communicate with the authorities (who will probably tell you that they can do anything with what you little information.)

  As long as you don't give them access to your computer, you're probably fine.

  If you gave any personal information or leave them on your computer - to worry.

• I just got a phone call from a guy who said he was a member of the tech teaml windows

  I just got a phone call from a guy who told me he was technical team of windows and someone had attempted to enter into my calculation, I told her that I don't have a computer, then he asked if I had a laptop that I don't have so I told him that. I asked how he had got hold of my phone number and he said they had the info. I wanted to take this more then I asked what was wrong and he said that if I turned on my computer that he would go through it with me. I didn't believe him, but what to do? Needless to say that I hung up on him, but as I am not very computer savvy so I'm a little worried. Can anyone help please. Thank you

  It is a SCAM, you did the right thing hang up on him. He just wanted your information so he could use it for illegal purposes.

• I just got a phone call from a Jamie Johnston, of the UKcomputers.

  I just got a phone call from a Jamie Johnston, the UKcomputers saying that he has been advised by Microsoft that I have a virus in my PC and they know error messages that are sent from my PC it asked me to connect to my PC. I've been suspicious!  Does anyone know if it is authentic or not?

  I just got a phone call from a Jamie Johnston, the UKcomputers saying that he has been advised by Microsoft that I have a virus in my PC and they know error messages that are sent from my PC it asked me to connect to my PC. I've been suspicious!  Does anyone know if it is authentic or not?

  This is a complete scam and one that has become very common these days. . Don't think anything such a caller said, do nothing that he tells you to do and hang up on him immediately.

  At let them into your computer? If you did you are at serious risk for what they could have done it (installed spyware? Identity theft? Steal the passwords?), and I highly recommend that you do the two following:

  1 reinstall Windows properly

  2. change all your passwords, especially those of the financial institutions and online stores.

• I just got a phone call from a man claiming to be a tech windows

  I just got a phone call from a man claiming to be a tech of windows. He told me that he had to call me because of the high number of junk that has been downloaded and my windows updates. Is this for real?

  Hello Angiee57,

  As usual, this is another scam.

  Unless you have a support contract prepaid or you raise a support ticket with Microsoft, no Microsoft will call you about the problems with your PC.

  All these crooks are trying to do is access your PC so they can steal your personal data, which is bank details etc. Under no circumstances should allow you remote access to your PC.

  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

• 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

• just got the same message saying that msxml 4.0 is not properly installed

  I try to get my rise of nations gold edition game to run. At the back of the CD case it only says that Windows 98, ME, 2000, and XP will run this game. I have windows 7 and a 64-bit operating system. I tried using the compatibility option to try to get the game to run this way. I still get the same message saying that msxml 4.0 is not correctly installed. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

  Hello

  I suggest you to try the steps mentioned in the link and check if this may help.

  Microsoft Games: MSXML error Message: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810209

  Hope this information is useful.

• I just got a phone call from someone at delta tech solutons who said that they had received notice of the problems with my computer.

  Then, they wanted to connect via citrix to talk to one of their representatives of tech.  Who are they and what do have to do with "windows".  the telephone number was listed as out of area 92423

  It's a scam that has worked for a long time, all over the world. They are after your personal information.

  The caller usually has a thick accent of BONE here in Oz.
  You can play games with them and ask them the error code or the message for the 'problem '.
  Or tell them that your line is exploited and they have already been reported to the authorities and if they ring back they will be made a mega ultrasonic sound blast def :).

  .

• my windows says that another computer is running in the same network with the same ip address, please contact

  Today morning when I opened my samsung mini, it displays a message that another computer is running on the same network with the same ip address please find a solution for this

  In most home networks where multiple devices are connected to a router, router will assign an IP address to each device (via DHCP). This method keeps usually different devices to get the same IP address, but if you restart your router, it will not address remembered that he released before it was restarted.  This condition can also occur if you manually assigned an IP address to a device located in the router's DHCP range.  If the problem is not due to manually assign an IP address, then this condition will be corrected over time.  But if you're in a hurry, you can unplug your router from the wall and stop all computing devices on it.  Then plug the router back in and bring up all your devices again one by one.

  HTH,

  JW

• Your company has never called a home residence to say that a computer has been infected with malicious malware?

  I just got a phone call from a person stating they are from Microsoft saying that my computer is infected. They asked me to run something and then they gave me a webiste to type. I was very tired and I asked for a phone number and she gave me 1-416-915-3536 or 1-800-500-44600 and ask Christine.

  Is - is this legitimate?

  Please notify.  Thank you... Bernadette

  It is a scam.  Whatever you do, don't let them get close to your computer.  MS does not have that kind of appeal.

  Good luck.

• I got 2 phone calls today claiming to be from Microsoft saying that my warranty on my Windows operating system software was exhausted that my pc was sending all sorts of error messages.

  Microsft security

  I got 2 phone calls today claiming to be from Microsoft saying that my warranty on my software windows o/s was exhausted that my pc was sending all sorts of error messages for them and it was so full of spyware and malware and the only way to remedy this was to pay £80 for a years warranty and they would clean my pc otherwise if left intact it would soon crash and be unrecoverable the pc was purchased from Dixons 4 years with Vista Home Prem installed, it's just? , I thought it was a scam as it the phone number was not available, anyone else had this? .

  Here is some information on this type of scam in the United Kingdom

  http://www.BBC.co.UK/News/technology-15690898

  http://www.guardian.co.UK/technology/2011/Sep/22/Microsoft-drops-partner-accused-scam

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

  You are in luck, that it took so long to find you. Warn your friends.

• I got a phone call from someone who says that my computer is downloaded illegally by someone else, is it a scam?

  I got a phone call from a person in India who says that my computer is downloaded illegally by someone else. I don't know if I should trust him because he wants to me exactly what he said while I'm on the computer

  * original title - a particular phone calls *.

  Thank you very much I am so happy that I said no.

  Hello

  You are welcome

  Certainly, they may seem convincing well!

• Just got yet another call for "Windows Service Station"

  Just got yet another call for "Windows service station', saying: I was hacked and my computer sends windows warning messages and if I didn't follow his instructions all my data would be deleted... An Indian-sounding guy named Sam... I played along and got a phone number, saying: I would like to remind him he said 0808 1890111 which is a UK addiction hotline...

  I played along 'Sam' gave me an extremely long code to type in something on the windows event viewer... I know it's a scam and we have these calls often 3 times a week for a few years now. I play at the same time or am quite rude and tell them to be ashamed of themselves, depending on my mood... I really wish that they would go, but I can't this blocks 'any number' because it is off the coast.
  Any suggestions on how to remove our number and the name of their list (I asked the scammers do, but they don't notice).

  Certainly a SCAM, you have made the right choice. Never to give them information and never leave access to your PC.

  It is difficult, if not impossible to remove your number from a list of scam once its on it. And it's hard to know how they got it in the first place. It could be a list simple phone book. Recording with things like Telephone Preference Service (United Kingdom) and asking to be made "Red" (BT - UK) can make it harder for them to get a number in the first place, but once they have it probably wont help. It can stop any other do however.

  There are devices like Call Blocker, which can be programmed for their calls not ring your line, but it depends on what number they release when they call. If their number is "held" and then some providers have a service to stop calls "deductions number' to ring your line. ACR service (BT - Uk).

  PS - the links above are a few examples of our services/devices to the United Kingdom for more information.

• I got a phone call from a person

  I got a phone call from someone posing as a microsoft person saying that I have viruses on my computer... is - this legitimate?

  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.