I received an email that my account has a virus and I have to send my name, e-mail, password etc or my account will be deleted. It seems very very official. How will I know if it's for real?

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  I get a notice stating that I have a virus and I have to send them all my information or I'll be permanately deleted. Is - is this legitimate?

  Monday, June 18, 2012 18:48:23 + 0000, missyhoglen wrote:

  I get a notice stating that I have a virus and I have to send them all my information or I'll be permanately deleted. Is - is this legitimate?

  Thank you for posting the exact text of the message you get, verbatim. It is not
  legitimate and you shouldn't send them anything. We'll know more as soon as
  You see the message, but always certainly you are infected by a rogue
  antivirus protection. The message telling you that you have a virus is itself
  malware.

  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP

• I bought the adobe photoshop light Room 6 today and I got my redemption code, I typed in it and he said that it was a success, and yet I didn't received any email I bought it from best buy and I have not received any email to any court and I cannot use my

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• I received an email that says it's from MSN and my MSN account has "DGTFX Virus Notification on your account... 2012 "is it a hoax?

  It's the email, I received from MSN.  Normally, I would ignore this kind of email.  I've done something with it and do not count at least good reasons to.  I ask because it's me curious and if it one anyway real I would like to take care of it.

   

  It is said to reply to all emails to jeaniebear (@) hotmail (dot) com

   

   

  Dear MSN subscriber,
  =====================

  Notification of virus

  A Virus of the DGTFX were found in your folders. Your email account must be upgraded to our new version of 2012 DGTFX secure antivirus to prevent damage to our web mail log and your important files. Click the response tab, fill in the columns below and send to us, or your email will be terminated to avoid the spread of the virus.

   

  Full Name: ...............................

  User name: ...............................

  Password:.................................

  Confirm password:...
  Date of birth...

  Note that your password will be encrypted with keys RSA 1024 bits for the security of your password.

  All the Hotmail user must respond now!

  Failure to do this will immediately make your address of Webmail deactivated from our database.

  Thank you for your cooperation.
   
  Warning code: ID67565434
  Support hotmail account.
  Copyright © 2012

  Hello Kathan

  It is a scam. Please, do not respond to this email. For more information about phishing scams, please read the article in the link below. Thank you.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/phishing-symptoms.aspx

• Got a report saying that my computer has a virus and call 800-982-1346

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• I was doing a pop-up error box that says: Winrscmde has stopped working and was closed.

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  Hello
   
  1. do you have this pop-up at starup?
  2 have you made any changes to the computer before the show?
  Winrscmde errors are usually due to the corruption of registry files.
  Method 1:
  
  Put the computer in a clean boot state, see if that helps.
  How to solve the problem by running the clean boot in Windows Vista:
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  Note: Once you have completed troubleshooting, perform the steps in the step 7: to reset the computer as usual.
  Method 2: Run the checker system (SFC) scan files and check if it helps.
  How to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files on Windows Vista: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833
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  I suggest you make a system full scan just to be sure.
  Here is a link that will give you information on how to perform a full scan of the system:
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• Cannot download, says he has a virus and has been deleted

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  Hello

  We have no idea why you get this message because you do not give enough information.

  and if you have not already installed anti-virus that you seek trouble with viruses

  but you say you try to download an anti-virus

  do you already have an anti-virus installed, or not?

  __________________________________

  It takes a lot more information

  read this

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555375

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  __________________________________

  and try this:

  Download update and scan with the free version of malwarebytes anti-malware

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/MBAM.php

  You can also download and run rkill to stop the process of problem before you download and scan with malwarebytes

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/rkill

  If it does not remove the problem and or work correctly in normal mode do work above in safe mode with networking

  Windows Vista

  Using the F8 method:

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. When the computer starts, you will see your computer hardware are listed. When you see this information begins to tap theF8 key repeatedly until you are presented with theBoot Options Advanced Windows Vista.
  3. Select the Safe Mode with networking with the arrow keys.
  4. Then press enter on your keyboard to start mode without failure of Vista.
  5. To start Windows, you'll be a typical logon screen. Connect to your computer and Vista goes into safe mode.
  6. Do whatever tasks you need and when you are done, reboot to return to normal mode.

• My says Mac has 4 virus and asks me to download MacKeeper. Is this a bug?

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• Cannot download any file, error message "program has a virus and has been deleted."

  Original title: Difficulty to download repair manuals and information programs on the internet.

  I'm having problems when downloading of information on programs and the internet repair manuals. Windows always tells me that this program has a virus and has been deleted. This happens with all downloads. My anti-virus program does not detect a virus. Can there be something in my settings that does this. Help Adam

  Hi Adam,.

  To provide the proper resolution, I would need more information on your side.

  1. what web browser do you use?

  2. what anti-virus software do you use?

  3. the problem occurs with all web browsers?

  This problem may occur due to the infection by the virus or because of incorrect browser settings.

  If you use Internet Explorer as your web browser, try the following steps and check if it helps.

  Method 1:
  I suggest you run Virus Scan using the Microsoft Safety Scanner to make sure that the computer is virus-free and check if it helps.

  The Microsoft Security Scanner is a downloadable security tool for free which allows analysis at the application and helps remove viruses, spyware and other malware. It works with your current antivirus software.

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

  Note:

  1) the Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.

  2)  if you run the virus scan of the program which is infected with the virus will be deleted. Therefore, reinstall the program. Also, if files and folders are affected by the virus, while they might even get deleted.

  Method 2:
  If the problem persists, I suggest to activate the download of the file in Internet Explorer and check to see if it helps.

  a. close all Internet Explorer or Windows Explorer Windows that are currently open.

  b. Open Internet Explorer by clicking Start, and then click Internet Explorer.

  c. click the Tools button, then Internet Options.

  d. click on the Security tab , click Internet, and then the custom level button.

  e. scroll down to category of downloadsand the download of the file to Activatevalue.

  See the articles for more information.

  Download files from the Internet: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-HK/Windows-Vista/downloading-files-from-the-Internet-frequently-asked-questions

  Why does Internet Explorer block some downloads of files?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/why-does-Internet-Explorer-block-some-file-downloads

  Hope this information helps. Answer the post with an up-to-date issue report to help you further.

• FSS.dat has stopped working and I have to close the program

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  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-performance/error-message-fssdat-program-is-not-working-and/eadcf204-22d9-4DB9-9660-a8720d1b9211

• my yahoo email account seems to have been compromised as my contacts continue to receive captioned emails without my account that are not sent by me

  my yahoo email account seems to have been compromised as my contacts continue to receive captioned emails without my account that are not sent by me. I did a scan for viruses by Microsoft, but no virus has been detected. Please let me know what steps can be taken to stop those annoying emails to my contacts. Thank you.

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• How can I automatically forward emails if the send or receive another email like Gmail account?

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  Hi ThomasFarro,

  Which email client you have installed?

  If you use Outlook Express, you can follow this link & check if it helps.

  http://mail.Google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=13276

  If you have a Hotmail account, you can follow this link & check if it helps.

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• Windows Live Mail Desktop has received an email that appears to be completely empty.

  original title: text not visible

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  When I hit the reply, the text becomes visible in the answer, but still not visible if I open the mail.

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  For more specialist on this question help, post your query on the Windows Live Forum.

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• E-mail: I received an email that I won the microsoft Splash for 2010 promotion. Please check to see if this is correct or if it is a spam?

  I received an email that I won the microsoft Splash for 2010 promotion. Please check to see if this is correct or if it is a spam? The name gicen is Mr. James Peterson.

  I don't want to divulge personal information is that this isn't for real.

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  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

  Cybercriminals often include the names of well-known companies, such as ours, in their scams. They think it will convince you to give them money or your personal information. While they usually use e-mail to you wrong, that they sometimes use the phone instead.

  Common scams that use the Microsoft name

  • "You have won the Microsoft Lottery"
  • Microsoft "requires credit card information to validate your copy of Windows.
  • Microsoft sends unsolicited e-mail with attached security updates
  • A person of "Microsoft Support" calls to fix your computer

  Avoid these dangerous hoaxes

  We do not send unsolicited e-mail or make unsolicited telephone calls asking for personal information or financial or repair your computer.

  If you receive an unsolicited e-mail or phone call which is supposed to be from Microsoft, and request that you send personal information or click on the links,delete the email or hang up the phone .

  You did not win the "Microsoft Lottery".

  Microsoft customers are often the target of a scam that uses e-mail messages falsely promising money. Victims receive messages saying: 'You have won the Microsoft Lottery!' There is no Microsoft Lottery. Delete the message.

  If you have lost money to this scam, report it . You can also send the police report to Microsoft and we will use it to help law enforcement catch criminals who send these e-mails.

  For more information, see Microsoft report fraud Lottery . To protect yourself against these e-mail hoaxes, you can use the same general orientation you use to protect yourself from phishing scams to protect you from these e-mail hoaxes.

  Microsoft do not ask for credit card information to validate your copy of Windows

  We require that your copy of Windows is legitimate before you can obtain programs from the Microsoft Download Center and to receive software updates from Microsoft Update . Our online process that performs this validation is called the Genuine Advantage Program. at no time during the validation process we request your credit card information.

  In fact, we collect any information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, e-mail address or other personal information.

  For more information, read the Microsoft Genuine Advantage Privacy . To learn more about the program in general, see genuine Microsoft software .

  Microsoft sends no communication unsolicited on security updates

  When we publish information about a security software update or security incident, send us e-mail messages only to subscribers of our security communications program.

  Unfortunately, Cybercriminals have benefited from this program. They sent fake security messages that appear to come from Microsoft. Some messages to attract the recipients to Web sites to download spyware or other malicious software. Others include an attachment that contains a virus . Delete the message. Do not open the attachment.

  Legitimate security communications from Microsoft

  • Legitimate communications do not include software updates as attachments. We never attach software updates to our security communications. On the contrary, we refer customers to our Web site for more information on the update or the software security incident.
  • Legitimate communications are also on our websites. If we provide information about a security update, you can also find this information on our Web sites.

  = 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.

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