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• Windows live one care and microsoft security essentials

  I use a windows live care and now it time to renew a subscription so I want to know what is the different between Windows Live one care and microsoft security essentials? should I stay with windows live care?

  Windows Live One care is discontinued.

  http://OneCare.live.com/standard/EN-AU/default.htm

  Read the above info.

  WLOC uninstall it before installing MSE.

  Two AVs installed may cause blockages of the system, etc..

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  http://www.Microsoft.com/security_essentials/

  Microsoft Security Essentials offers protection in real time to your PC at home that protects against software viruses, spyware and other malicious software.

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  Microsoft Security Essentials questions should be directed to the MSE Forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msestart/threads

  Installing and upgrading Microsoft Security Essentials program.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/msescan/threads

  Analysis, detection and removal of threats

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/mseupdate/threads

  Update the definitions of spyware and viruses

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• is legitimate "PC Healthboost" Microsoft partner?

  PC Healthboost has appearred on my desktop, informing them that they are a partner of "Microsoft", and that I should download their repair software fix "Outlook Error 0x800ccc0d. You can verify that they are a partner in good standing?

  Hello

  Wary of any company who claims they can automatically fix many issues with a
  program. Added as optimizers system and/or registry cleaners are more likely to
  cause problems while fixing anything. Considered to be snake oil.

  PCHealthBoost has a very bad reputation, WOT.

  WebOfTrust - PCHealthBoost.com
  http://www.MyWOT.com/en/scorecard/www.pchealthboost.com

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  Even if they are Microsoft Partner that does not mean that their products and practices are all
  good reputation,

  Microsoft Partner Network
  https://partner.Microsoft.com/us/30000104?ID=91453027

  Microsoft Partner Network U.S.
  https://partner.Microsoft.com/us/partner

  Microsoft Partner Network community U.S.
  https://partner.Microsoft.com/us/communitysection

  Microsoft Global partner network
  https://partner.Microsoft.com/global/partner

  Global Microsoft Partner Network community
  https://partner.Microsoft.com/global/communitysection

  I hope this helps.

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

• Speedy Pc Pro, claimed Microsoft Partner

  I have automatic Microsoft Updates and Security Essentials, most my Verizon email provider DOE is a free automatic security using the McAfee software scan. "" But a quick scan Pro of: software, system problems malware, performance issues, elements of the privacy and Junk Files showed I had 967 problems, but I didn't click on the "Fix All" button. Everyone has an opinion about these results?

  Hi, there is no need a Registry Cleaner, etc.

  And most of them may do more harm to your any good system claimed.

  They find 100 s of the erors to justify their existence and you convince how well their program is (not)

  Here are some opions on Speedy Pc Pro:

  $39,94 http://www.scambook.com/Report/View/127847/Speedy-PC-Pro-Complaint-127847-for-

  http://www.scambook.com/report/view/129459/speedy-PC-Pro-complaint-129459-for-$ 600.00

  http://forums.MajorGeeks.com/showthread.php?t=247018

  QUOTE:

  "Probably too late to help the OP, but for others: SpeedyPC Pro is a scam." It is also directly linked to their company of processing payments, "Safecart. Or what makes a mess to try to get a refund... based in the United States or repairs. It appears if you try unconsciously to e-mail an extremely large file or a search using terms such as "Slow PC", "lazy", "email does not load" etc etc. Lesson 1-NEVER buy software that appears magically when you encounter problems. Once it is downloaded, paid for (usually Paypal-to-Safecart), you are prompted to "activate" - requiring remote access to your PC. Lesson 2 - all unknown, no software support of brand person should NEVER be allowed to remotely... even large companies should be permitted only access controlled, usually stated in the user agreement (which is vital, reading for all software ' demanding' external/remote access. If the folders or files are missing, renamed, moved, etc. and you contact support, you will be asked again for remote access. It cannot. They will declare that only another support level is paid a pension (usually $ 300 or more, with the price down if waver you). Lesson 3 - garbage paid a pension. Then, when it's obvious that you're in trouble, you will want to remove - they help you with if you allow them ACCESS remotely!... Again, you MUST refuse. You can ask for instructions by email, that they will promise to send - and never go there. You can ask to speak to a supervisor and is put on hold - forever. You can remove the software - but it will leave little visible and several hidden files and folders you can not see, even if you check the box "Show hidden folders and files". You can do a restore of the system - same problem, all is not lost. In a recent situation, after several requests for the removal by e-mail instructions and insurance that they cannot yet a system once the software is "deleted", noted an activity external access. The computer was immediately put off. Lesson 4 - you can't fix it yourself. Bottom line - removal of this * requires a travel expert tech shop, where the hard disk will be deleted, * hopefully * critical files saved, the drive to clean up and the system rebooted from scratch. Not a cheap solution and the purchase price of $30 begin to cover the costs. Also, there is no way to go after them so many layers are involved. If you have never heard of him, cannot find any reviews by major players (Cnet and others) avoid like the plague. And if it's too late, have not only your deleted PC but again set all passwords (user names reset is also a good idea) and re - set the safety of your home or business network. (FWIW, the first site review said "SpeedyPC Pro Exposed?" - and is "comparepcsoftware.com, coincidentally belonged to the same company as SpeedyPC Pro. This should give you a clear indication of how they work). There are a lot of quality, software of band name out there. And small outfits produce some great stuff - but they walked through the usual channels and if goodwill really have comments by well-known experts. SpeedyPC Pro is a very inexpensive way to find out how the software does not work and HOW the data recovery. Here's a site rating simple and clear. It will give you a pretty good idea what stick: http://www.mywot.com/en/scorecard/www.speedypc.com ch - the fact that they are Microsoft Partner I don't wouldn't at all. »

  See you soon.

• Someone just called me saying they were Microsoft Partner and they would fix my computer, is it a scam?

  Original title: Microsoft Partner?

  just got a phone from the company telling me that they were in partnership with Microsoft and they would get rid of all the bugs etc from my computer, when I said I wanted to check who they were they told me to look at the bizhive.ca site.  Any idea who they are please? I told them I wasn't interested because they wanted to connect to my computer!

  Please see the compliments of following links to PA bear MS MVP.

  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently [phone & email]
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

  Avoid scams phone & other support Tech Cyber scams
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  Microsoft dumps partner [based in India am Certified Gold] claims of scam phone (21 Sept-11)
  http://nakedsecurity.Sophos.com/2011/09/21/Microsoft-dumps-partner-telephone-support-scam/

  More-online http://securitygarden.blogspot.com/2011/09/microsoft-removes-gold-certified.html

  Dealing with fake Tech Support & phone scams (16 June-11)
  http://windowsteamblog.com/Windows/b/WindowsSecurity/archive/2011/06/16/dealing-with-fake-tech-support-amp-phone-scams.aspx

  Microsoft survey reveals extent of new Internet phone scam (16 June-11)
  http://www.Microsoft.com/presspass/press/2011/jun11/06-16MSPhoneScamPR.mspx

  I hope this helps.

• Call gooseberry, saying they are a Microsoft partner

  Original title: Gooseberry?  SF TV #.

  I received a phone call from a company called gooseberry to mackerel.  They said that they are a Microsoft partner and they have received a message saying that I have a problem.  Are they legitimate? They have a phone number for San Francisco.

  Hello

  It's a scam.

  We have all the errors and warnings in our Event Viewer

  But NO error message is sent from your computer to anyone.

  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.

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  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.

• ParetoLogic announces that it is a Microsoft partner

  Original title: Paretologic

  ParetoLogic announces that it is a Microsoft partner.  Isn't this true?  If this is not true, all the rest is a lie or a scam?  As it is also a partner of Norton?

  Hi Bronco1,

  You can find reviews and comments for the website determine if the site is to be trusted.

  See the link below:

  When to trust a Web site

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/when-to-trust-a-website

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

• IS IT Live Limited Tech support Microsoft partner?

  A person of this company had access to the computer of my mother, claiming that they were a Microsoft partner to help him. I want to know if they are legit. I think it was a scam and I concerned what information they may have captured from his computer.

  Hello

  Could not find anything to their topic. If they called him is certainly a SCAM even though
  It could be the scam is still that she found through other means. They have a phone
  number, so you can contact them? But even if there is a number which has not
  assure that it is a legitimate business.

  If it is a SCAM:

  Report a scam to technical support
  https://support.Microsoft.com/getsupport/?oaspworkflow=start_1.0.0.0&wfname=scamsurvey&CCSID=635596204228150092&WA=wsignin1.0

  Avoid scams to phone for tech support
  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/safety/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  Scams by e-mail or web: how to protect yourself - understands what to do if you
  think you've been scammed.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/security/online-privacy/phishing-scams.aspx

  How to recognize phishing e-mails, phone calls or links
  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/security/online-privacy/phishing-symptoms.aspx

  Its a total scam. Uninstall their software and then perform a restore of the system back
  before you install. Change all your passwords sensitive on all sites-
  electronic mail, Bank, credit cards and others. (Do not do this on the compromise
  computer and it would be better to do it on the phone or in person.)

  You can even restore your system to factory fresh to be sure
  their software is not breach your security. (Ways to re - install Windows
  Clean - remove everything on the disk, so back up all data before hand.)

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  In 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
  (NW3C), funded in part by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
  http://www.ic3.gov/complaint/default.aspx

  No, Microsoft wouldn't you not solicited. Neither could they be it y
  Errors on your computer. So those are the frauds or scams to get your
  money or worse to steal your identity.

  Do not fall for the fake phone Tech Support
  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/securitytipstalk/archive/2010/03/09/Don-t-fall-for-phony-phone-tech-support.aspx

  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently: Microsoft has no
  for you unsolicited telephone calls help fix your computer
  https://www.Microsoft.com/en-us/safety/online-privacy/msName.aspx

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

  Phone scams
  http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0076-phone-scams

  Limit unwanted calls & Emails
  http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/topics/limiting-unwanted-calls-emails

  National do not call registry for
  https://www.DoNotCall.gov/

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  Follow these steps carefully:
  

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - this will be
  allow you to perform a thorough check and removal without finishing with a load
  spyware programs running resident who can cause many issues such as the
  Malware and may be more difficult to detect the cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added
  which is often easy to detect malware is often accompanied by a much harder to
  detect and remove the payload. So much better to be now too thorough than for
  pay the price much later. Check with them to an extreme exaggeration and
  Then, run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made several times in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start however
  You must also run the in the Windows when you can.

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and do a right-click on
  It - RUN AS ADMIN it will show infections in the report after you run - if
  It will not execute rename tdsskiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. Be it
  He finds something or not does not mean that you should not check with another
  methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and use the Scanners.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

  AdwCleaner
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/
  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if
  necessary you can download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer
  against malware (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.), which has infected your computer
  Despite all the security measures that you have taken (such as anti-virus software,
  PARE - lights, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

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  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  I hope this helps.
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  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" and="" devices="" for="" it :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• Verification of Microsoft partner

  Dear Microsoft

  I have a question. You can check the "ESA" Ltd. as a partner of Microsoft?

  I found this at: http://www.partnerpoint.com/united-kingdom/london/microsoft-partner/talee-ltd

  as matter of fact, I can't find a safe way to check that this web site (www.partnerpoint.com) belongs to you.

  Thank you

  Use the following:

  Microsoft partners | Find a partner | Microsoft Company UK

• Announcement of Microsoft Partner re: free Back-up

  Original title: backup

  I kept getting an announcement of Microsoft Partner re: Free Back-up.  Finally signed and given a password and am suspicious that it could be a scam. Is - this legitimate or a scam?

  It's probably a scam. Microsoft would have reason not to promote such a thing when Windows already includes built in backup solutions that do not need free advertising:

  If its backup and restore, Imaging System, file history or OneDrive

• Received a call of 'Microsoft Partner' £100 to fix the virus csrss.exe eager...

  I received a call from Aishaz Tech informing me, I got the "csrss.exe"virus and that they could solve the problem for me for £100, which is the cost of the "Microsoft Tools" necessary to solve the problem.  They said that I not able to repair myself, nor anyone else would have had none of these tools and they are a Microsoft partner.  I run MS Windows 7 Home Preimium.  I didn't even notice that I had a problem.  There is only one version of crss.exe in the running task manager (although I can't open the file location) and I have had no other problems such as unexpected POPs Windows that other people with this virus are complaining about.

  How can I know that this is not just a scam to get 100 pounds of me?
  How can I know that I even the virus?
  How do they know I have the virus and where they got my phone number from?
  Is it also true that not even reformat the HARD drive and reinstall all the software from scratch can solve the problem?

  They asked me to use "Teamviewer" free software to enable them to take on my screen, showing me the 'evidence' that I got the virus csrss.exe by:
  (1) running msconfig and showing me that much Microsoft services in the Service tab have the status 'arrested '.  They said all Microsoft services in the Service tab are essential and must always be running - is this true?
  (2) they ran regedit and viewd under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SAFETY record, for which the data column says (value not set) and told me that it meant my anti-virus did not work (I use AVG Free, who says he runs and certainly seems to be analyzes all incoming e-mails).  Nobody knows what the data column should be in it?
  (3) they then looked at what is called prefetch, showed me loads of entries with numbers and no names of recognizable program or file which said, contained the virus.
  4 BACK), they ran a tree, sending loads of country names and other information too fast to read the screen, followed a sentence saying your antivirus software is out of date or does not work and an urgent need to be updated.  But I keep my AVG anti-virus updated software automatically.
  I don't know what to do and I am really worried about what they could do with my computer while they were back online.  Someone at - it good suggestions please?

  I don't know if Microsoft would take interest because they have themselves identified (many claim come / working on behalf of Microsoft/Windows).

  Your main course would be your local trading standards office find a letter enough to follow through is going to be extremely lucky.

  The Police has a role through the Central cybercrime Police Unit (info here, puts it's national) Although the report must be done locally and the same COMPUTER literacy issue may arise as to Trading Standards. Perhaps mention the group could wake up a local Plod that they should actually do something, but that you have not paid what was then a crime took place?

  PS as you have no evidence as such a problem of recovery is far away still.

• Is FastAgain ('Microsoft Partner') a secure software download?

  Is FastAgain ('Microsoft Partner') a secure software download?  It's a free scan/repair program.

  Original title: FastAgain software

  TBH, I don't know, but - http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/has-anyone-tried-fastagain-pc-booster/d325105c-705d-4e18-b4e3-8d434834587a?msgId=f047f53c-605a-4b9e-b0bd-e19e36db829a (assuming it's the same FastAgain)

• Has anyone heard of a software package, which is supposed to be a Microsoft partner, called ARO?

  Has anyone heard of a software package, which is supposed to be a Microsoft partner, called ARO?

  Original title: System performance

  From what I can tell, this product is similar to another Fixer PC or acceleration of programs that are not necessary and may create problems.

  The registry of Windows 7 is also, not need of cleaning.

  I can't find a link with Microsoft and I doubt there is one.

  Just my opinion.

• Y "Smart Solution" or "helpandsupport4pc" registered Microsoft partner?

  I have been cold-called at home by a company called smart, which claims to be working on behalf of Microsoft and who wish to help with technical problems with my computer. I have not reported any problems, but they insisted to guide me through a process to connect to their tech support. I have not yet done, but would like to know if this is a genuine request for a good reputation, Microsoft registered partner?

  Hi Andy

  It's an old scam.

  Microsoft does not make and that they do not cooperate with another company that makes this type of call cold.

  These people are interested in getting your private information. If you allow them to connect to your computer, they will steal your identity.

  Concerning

• "Driver Detective" Microsoft partner? If so, is it a safe and reliable site?

  The visit to this site - www.drivershq.com/contact.aspx - we could be led to believe that he is a 'partner' of Microsoft.  Is someone able to check this site as being officially affiliated with Microsoft?

  Hello

  Yes, they are a partner - see qualifications below.

  Microsoft Certified Partner
  http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Certified_Partner

  However, my experience is this update of autopilot programs finally all the fail and sometimes
  with spectacular results. Better for the update of the BIOS, chipset and other great drivers manually.

  This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:

  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
  For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
  Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
  Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
  your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
  Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
  Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
  with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
  Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
  BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
  each installation.

  Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
  presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
  in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
  necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
  manually by model.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  Installation and update of drivers under Windows 7 (updated drivers manually using the methods above
  It is preferable to ensure that the latest drivers from the manufacturer of system and device manufacturers are located)
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/43216-installing-updating-drivers-7-a.html

  I hope this helps.