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• I received the following from Microsoft Update: 0x8024400A and 0 x 80240036.

  ORIGINAL TITLE: PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS XP Microsoft Update

  Had a hardware failure.  I had to retrieve via the backup CD, which took me to Windows XP SP 1.  After download SP 2 (in order to get to the current SP3), I received the following from Microsoft Update: 0x8024400A and 0 x 80240036.  Can you help me?

  Had a hardware failure.  I had to retrieve via the backup CD, which took me to Windows XP SP 1.  After download SP 2 (in order to get to the current SP3), I received the following from Microsoft Update: 0x8024400A and 0 x 80240036.  Can you help me?

  If you have downloaded Windows XP SP2*)<-- that="" is="" a="" link)="" onto="" the="" system="" in="" question="" (saved="" it,="" for="" example,="" to="" the="" desktop)="" and="" you="" reboot,="" logon="" with="" an="" administrative="" level="" user="" account="" and="" double-click="" on="" the="" downloaded="" file="" -="" and="" what="">

  While you have downloaded Windows XP SP3*)<-- that="" is="" a="" link)="" onto="" the="" system="" in="" question="" (saved="" it,="" for="" example,="" to="" the="" desktop)="" and="" you="" reboot,="" logon="" with="" an="" administrative="" level="" user="" account="" and="" double-click="" on="" the="" downloaded="" file="" -="" and="" what="">

  So, first thing after a reboot and connect as an administrative user, you are visiting http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ in Internet Explorer to do a CUSTOM for updates scan and what do you find?

  * Yes. Yes, you are a professional as far as this effort is concerned.

• Unable to access store/games, etc. I don't seem to have received the email from Microsoft to complete the signing in process

  I'm unable to access the Games/Shop. When I try to download a message appears informing me that my signature in the process is not complete, and that I should respond to an email from the team at Microsoft that I did not receive Microsoft

  If the email is not in your spam folder, then it looks like that you signed up with an incorrect email address.  Make sure that your MS account profile.

• I received the email from microsoft, but I don't think that's the real e-mail, I've pasted below, can you please help me I have marked as spam and deleted. Thank you.

  From: * e-mail address is removed from the privacy *.
  Subject: UPDATE ACCOUNT 2012(LAST WARNING)
  Date: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 12:22:14-0400

  

  Welcome to Hotmail

  The effective way of the email

   

  Dear user,

  This message is to inform you that your account is not active in our database. Because of the unusual connection of unknown places of IP attempt. You are to fill out the form below, such as requested, in order to avoid your account permanently closed within 24 hours after this notice. Our goal is to provide you with the best possible service, especially when it comes to protecting your account.

  Enter the following information:

  User name:
  Password:

  Date of birth:
  Territory / country:

  NOTE: This is the last time that you will receive the notice and the windows! will not be held responsible for any damage that may result from the non update of your account. If you have updated your account, please ignore this message.

  NOTE: Click on answer before you fill out the required information

  YOUR DETAILS WILL NOT BE SHARED.
  We will continue to work on the contribution of Windows Live! the best email service autour and we appreciate your joining us for the ride.

  Sorry for the inconvenience,

  Sincerely,
  The Windows Live Hotmail Team

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  Windows Live

  Microsoft respects your privacy. Read our online Privacy Statement.

  Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA © 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

  TOTAL SCAM!

  Don't answer. Delete this message.

  Microsoft NEVER send unsolicited emails or phone calls to anyone.

  It's just a secular scamming thing. Don't fall for it.

• I keep getting calls from some SAV microsof telling me I need to hold the CTRL key while pressing the key from microsoft. WHY do you want me to do this?

  I keep getting calls from some SAV microsof telling me I need to hold the CTRL key while pressing the key from microsoft.  WHY do you want me to do this?

  I keep getting calls from some SAV microsof telling me I need to hold the CTRL key while pressing the key from microsoft.  WHY do you want me to do this?

  It's a scam.  I'm glad you don't fall for it.  All other calls suggest that tell you the caller you brought calls to the police who should dissuade continue to harass you.

  See the following links for more information:

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

  http://www.mypchealth.co.UK/GuideScam.php

  http://ask-Leo.com/i_got_a_call_from_microsoft_and_allowed_them_access_to_my_computer_what_do_i_do_now.html

  https://krebsonsecurity.com/2012/08/tech-support-phone-scams-surge/

  http://bottomline.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/03/14206238-us-works-to-shut-down-tech-support-scam?Lite

• is - that someone received a call from Microsoft teak out of the blue saying they have received reports of virus in your computer

  is - that someone received a call from Microsoft teak out of the blue saying they have received reports of virus in your computer

  Those that are known scams.

  Don't always believe what someone says if they call you. This applies to almost anything.

• Lottery Microsoft 2010: I received a message from microsoft that I won the lottery 2010... Please let me know if it's true

  I received a message from microsoft that I won the lottery 2010... Please let me know if it's true

  Sunday, October 3, 2010, 10:29:56 + 0000, ramanjeet wrote:

  I received a message from microsoft that I won the lottery 2010... Please let me know if it's true

  These messages are never true. Microsoft does not have lotteries, and
  Microsoft does not send e-mails.

  It is a complete scam. Do not respond to it.

  Ken Blake (MS-MVP)

• I just received this alert from Safari

  I just received this alert from Safari, . Phone number doesn't seem to be a real number of Apple support. Is it a phishing attempt or a genuine issue that I need to address?

  It's a scam. Choose force quit from the Apple menu, close Safari and then run it with the SHIFT key. If the message reappears, disconnect the computer from the Internet and close the tab that the alert came.

  (139904)

• I can't install the SP3 from Microsoft Update Center

  I can't install the SP3 from Microsoft Update Center.So I contacted Microsoft Support and ran diagnostic scan tool and sent the results. They send e-mail attachment reset_subinacle. It's done. FAILED. I tried 3 times and 2 days later... still cannot copy beethov9.wma. file. So now what should I do to get this SP3 on my son's computer? My son has enough disk space for SP3 and I made sure and prepared for this installation. Does anyone know what I need to do? Help!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  jneen420

  Yes, I'm familiar with your recent discussions on this particular computer as well as the fact that he gave to your son as a used computer. Be so familiar with the history of this computer, I feel confident in saying he was already infected when he gave your son.

  I fear that the only way to get this computer secure and fully patched to Windows Update will be formatting the hard drive - and then do a clean install of Windows.

  Since you don't have the disks that originally came with the computer (and assuming that the original owner would have given them to you when gave you the computer if there were), we must assume (or at least to cross our fingers and hope) that there is a hidden restore partition that could be used to return the computer to the condition it was before first it left the factory. I can assure you that can support Dell & will help you, if not directly through the Dell Community forum:http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514.aspx

  Follow the instructions below:

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  HOW to do a clean install of Windows XP: see method 1 and http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care ofeverything on the next page before otherwise connect the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) and before using a flash drive or the SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Other useful references include:

  HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run the removal tool appropriate prior to installing the updates, Windows Service Packs or IE upgrades AND BEFORE installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  If you need extra help (in addition to that provided in the Dell forum), please start a new thread in this forum MS:http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/xprepair/threads

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility. Expect to pay about $150 USD (or more) for this service.

  [Yes, times are tight for all of us right now. [You might find a computer local club or a technical school that could do this work for you free of charge.]

  Wish I had better news for you, Jeannine. Good luck!

  ~ 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

• Receive an email from Microsoft UK that I had won a prize!

  Original title: Microsoft gives to the United Kingdom

  I received an email from Microsoft UK that I had won a prize. According to Microsoft USA don't like no programs that exist. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you

  Bill

  It is fraudulent. There is no Microsoft Award. If you answer while your machine is likely to be hacked.

• I can't get the Microsoft wired keyboard 500 to work on my laptop. I bought a PS2 Connector USB to actually connect to laptop. I also downloaded the software from Microsoft, but still nothing. Does not work.

  Remember - this is a public forum so never post the private information such as email or phI cannot get the Microsoft wired keyboard 500 to work on my laptop. I bought a PS2 Connector USB to actually connect to laptop. I also downloaded the software from Microsoft, but still nothing. Do not work.one numbers!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  Hi Louise South,.

  Follow the instructions below that may help you resolve the issue.

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to uninstall the software and reinstall it from the link below.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=MK

  Check whether the problem is resolved.

  Method 2:

  Follow the instructions in the link below and check if the problem is resolved.

  Troubleshoot wired keyboards that do not or only the erroneous characters category
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/258826

  Please post back and let us know if it helped to solve your problem.

  Kind regards
  KarthiK TP

• I have Lightroom and Photoshop installed on my desktop. I agree £8,57 per month to receive the Plan from Adobe.  I just bought a laptop. I have both programs installed on my laptop and my office. How to download

  I have Lightroom and Photoshop installed on my desktop. I agree £8,57 per month to receive the Plan from Adobe.

  I just bought a laptop. I have both programs installed on my laptop and my office.

  How can I download on my laptop?  Any help gratefully received

  John

  Cloud license allows 2 activations http://www.adobe.com/legal/licenses-terms.html

  -Install on a 2nd computer http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1452292?tstart=0

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

  -Windows or Mac has no importance... 2 on the same operating system or 1 on each

  -Two activations on one account CAN NOT be used at the same time (to be noted in the link above of the license)

• My computer is completely messed up after installing the latest updates from Microsoft. I need help/ideas to make it work again.

  Vista Business Service Pack 2
  32 bit
  2007-12-office
  Acrobat 9 Pro
  Adobe Design Standard CS4
  Sony Vaio

  I installed the latest vista updates today.  Three "important"; an option.  The optional parameter was an update of bluetooth toshiba.  We were talking about "platforms" that made me uncomfortable so I went to Microsoft and after reading it, I decided - based on little understanding - it was probably necessary.
  Shortly after, Acrobat 9 Pro wasn't working anymore. The computer asked me to restart after installing updates, but I have done a couple of things, including some e-mail.  During the attempt to send e-mail until I turned off the computer, Outlook flash he has been restarted and then the icon to install flash and then I could come back and type until the sequence started.

  I turned off the computer and when I rebooted, it did not start.  I managed to get it started; I run scandisk; now, when it starts to get a series of errors from Adobe for various Adobe programs that I installed on the machine all seem related to the "Automatic Setup" (or boot, I don't remember exactly.  I tried to re - install Acrobat and I get an error message that the 'source' is not available, and to ensure that it is - despite me using the installation disc, so I guess that it refers to the 'source' in Vista.  Outlook does not start.  He told me to use scanpst.exe to analyze the .pst files, but they seem to have disappeared.  I have tried other products of office except Explorer who started without problem.

  I can't use restore because it says that the disc is damaged and needs to be checked.

  Any ideas are appreciated.

  Uninstall the update for bluetooth.  Never use Microsoft device driver updates.  To avoid this does not happen, you must disable automatic updates in Windows Update driver as follows: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/.

  Go to start / all programs / accessories / command prompt and right click on command prompt, and then click Run as administrator.

  Type sfc/scannow, go and let it run.  It will scan and try to correct some of your system files.  If all goes well he comes complete with no corruption, it could not repair (if it has these post of corruption here or try to analyze it to find the problem or files using http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228.

  While in the command prompt, type chkdsk /f /r and enter and let it run.  It will scan and try to solve any corruption or bad sectors on your hard drive and remove especially as a cause.  Who can release the OS to do a system restore or other recovery options.

  Do you know when this problem started (probably with updates)?  Try a system restore to a point in time BEFORE the problem started.  Here is the procedure: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-system-restore/.  Don't forget to check the box to show more than 5 days of restore points.  If the first attempt fails, then try an earlier point or two.  NOTE: You will need to re - install any software and updates that you have installed between now and the restore point, but you can use Windows Update for updates.

  If the system restore does not work, do a startup repair, boot from the disk Installation of Windows Vista genuine (or one that you can borrow from someone) or a recovery disc.  Here is the procedure: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial148.html.  You may need to change the BIOS to do first the CD drive in the boot sequence to boot from the CD.  To do this, hold the screen that tells you the key F to push to enter the menu start or start of installation.  Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work and exit.  Put the CD in the drive and reboot.  When you are prompted, press any key to boot from the CD.

  If you do not have a floppy disk, you can make a bootable recovery disk by using http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ with burning software like: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html and, of course, a blank CD.

  If this does not work, try to start in safe mode (repeatedly hit F8 key so that the start and go in safe mode with networking).  Then we will check some of your system files:

  If it does not, then thanks for posting any repetitive error message in Event Viewer on startup (Start / Control Panel / administrative tools / Event Viewer).  Here's how to use Event Viewer: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic40108.html.

  If this does not work, you will need to do a repair/system upgrade using the Windows Vista Installation disc authentic (you own or that you can borrow from someone).  Here is the procedure: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html as well as the upgrade from an earlier version of the Windows section of the following: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/918884.  Although this will not affect your data, settings or programs, you should always back up your data before you start just be on the safe side. If other procedures do not work, it is almost certain to work.  You can have a lot of updates to re - install (including all you need to remove service packs).  If the version on system with SP1 or SP2 preinstalled cane and the disc is an earlier version, then you will need to do a slipstream drive as follows: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/151606-vista-sp1-slipstream-installation-dvd.html.

  I hope one of these procedures can solve your problem.  If this isn't the case, after return and we will try something else.  Return message anyway so we know how it turns out.

  If none of these steps work, transfer your question in Forum Windows Update: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/threads where the people who specialize in updating the questions will be more than happy to solve your problems.  Don't forget to tell them what updates you downloaded and installed, and what steps you have already done to try to solve the problem.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - a - MCSE/MCSA/network + / A +.

• call of hoax? -A received a call from Microsoft who said I had a serious internal problem with my laptop

  I got a phone call from someone who said yesterday that they were from Microsoft and I had a serious internal problem with my laptop. Would Microsoft ring blue like that or is this a scam call? Thank you

  Microsoft do never not solicited for calls.

  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 .

• Received the call from someone claiming to be with Microsoft asking to pay for an upgrade

  and press END and then entered Microsoft View and request if there are errors. Said that I have to pay for an upgrade to my computer or my hard drive will crash.   IS this CORRECT are of yourselves or a scam.  They asked for money to upgrade.

  * original title - I had a phone call today from a person who had the bad English who said he was from London. He said represented Microsoft and asked me to press the sign of Windows on my laptop *.

  Scam. Read the sticky at the top of the Windows forum.