Scam or not

I just got a phone call, would have been an employee of windows, who says that they have received information that my computer is corrupted by various messages. These I found on the control panel errors in red and warnings in yellow. He says that it is slowing down my computer and produce other problems. He proposed to resolve this issue if I defer control of my computer for him for a few minutes. This seems a very weird way for windows to act. Can I assume that it is a scam? This not the first time thay have rung. They don't seem to have the details of my computer.

Jim s

Yes, it's a scam. Unfortunately, they keep ringing forever.

There is more information here if you are interested

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

http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=FJajKg8rk0o&feature=related

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