receive calls of support on errors on my computer

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I get phone calls from a company called My Windows Support who say they are following the notification of errors on my windows. Apparently, they want to remove these errors to me by asking me to download some software remotely from a website called. WWW.AMMYY.COM I have refused to do so without checking exactly who they are. Can someone tell me if this company is owned by Microsoft, or indeed everyone has had calls from them, or of a similar nature?

I'm no computer expert, but I'm not about to bring something on my pc without being able to verify its source. Also, I must say that I do not appear to have flaws or ongoing bizarre events with the pc so I'm puzzled about what is going on here.

It is a common scam. Do not give them information, do not give them access to your PC 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. You were right to be wary.

Also, please NEVER post potentially dangerous links on a public forum where innocent people may inadvertently click on them. Thank you.   :)

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