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• I just got a phone call saying it was Windows saying that my computer was running slow is this call because I didn't think Windows has COLD-calling

  Windows have call me cold on the speed of the computer or its absence.

  Hello

  Without registering any problem to Microsoft, there will be no calls from us.

  Microsoft will never cold call users asking for personal information or gain access to your PC. As much as possible these calls should be reported to your local association of consumer protection agency.

  You can check out:'t-fall-for-phony-phone-tech-support/e5576f0a-827e-4fc0-a4b1-707add212065 http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/please-read-don

  In the United States, you can visit the Web site of the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to report such issues:

  http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/telemarketing/tel19.shtm

  Or more information and useful tips on how you can protect yourself against fraud please visit:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/yourself/default.mspx

• Cold-calling salesmen

  Microsoft has a business partner called Balhanuman Impex Pvt Ltd? They called my old father who claims to be a Microsoft partner and sold him a program called Restorex that seems to have caught up with everything.  It aims to create restore points (snapshots) as much and as often as necessary.

  I fear that this company cold-called my father and resumed his Pc remotely, the installed software could be dangerous.  He has paid for the product of his credit card.

  How can I guarantee his safety please?

  Thank you very much

  Kazzi

  Hello

  It's a scam.

  Anyone can become a Microsoft Partner, but it makes no difference if they are a partner or not, as Microsoft does not tolerate the cold - calling anyone.

  Read the tips below regarding the cancellation of the credit cards and to reinstall the operating system.

  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.

  Unfortunately this has happened

  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.

• "windows live support" scam

  I received a call from a tone of voice Indies declaring what he called a "windows live support" and that my computer has been hacked. "Red flashing lights here to demonstrate that your computer has been hacked." I was suspicious, but done what said the voice. I opened the event viewer that showed many caveats and warnings from computer work bad... some 15,000 of them spanning over 2 years. They wanted me to download a file, but I refused and said I want to remember them. There was a bit of drama involved in the incident. I did a search on google for "windows live support" which returned several hits as well as some phone numbers. I called an and the voice of the East Indies told me I just had been called and that he had spoken with 'Chrissy '. He also informed me that the 'service' to clean my computer will cost at least $249. I refused, hung up and did a search for "windows live support scam." The following link came ( http://darranboyd.wordpress.com/2011/05/21/windows-live-support-scam/ ) who wore a similar activity for the past two years of several regions of the world. It is very interesting reading. All this seems like a scam and I do not understand why Microsoft has apparently done nothing to that users aware of this problem and/or close this type of scam.

  I received a call from a tone of voice Indies declaring what he called a "windows live support" and that my computer has been hacked. "Red flashing lights here to demonstrate that your computer has been hacked." I was suspicious, but done what said the voice. I opened the event viewer that showed many caveats and warnings from computer work bad... some 15,000 of them spanning over 2 years. They wanted me to download a file, but I refused and said I want to remember them. There was a bit of drama involved in the incident. I did a search on google for "windows live support" which returned several hits as well as some phone numbers. I called an and the voice of the East Indies told me I just had been called and that he had spoken with 'Chrissy '. He also informed me that the 'service' to clean my computer will cost at least $249. I refused, hung up and did a search for "windows live support scam." The following link came ( http://darranboyd.wordpress.com/2011/05/21/windows-live-support-scam/ ) who wore a similar activity for the past two years of several regions of the world. It is very interesting reading. All this seems like a scam and I do not understand why Microsoft has apparently done nothing to that users aware of this problem and/or close this type of scam.

  Hello

  Believe me, we receive dozens of these reports on a daily basis.

  Go to the forum and search for following scam.

  This has happened for many years. The main problem with trying to stop these scams, it's that the authors know how to stay hidden in the countries where the application of the law may be missing.

  Concerning

• I got a so-called windows services call, to solve the problems they had received through error reports.

  I got a so-called windows services call, to solve the problems they had received through error reports. I was instructed to enter an address in the term to start the process, but I did not trust the call. Was - this legitimate?

  Original title: windows services

  Of course it's a scam designed to extract money from your

• How to adjust settings on a windows program called DEP (data execution prevention) (windows xp)

  He doesn't let not my son starts a game that he bought and downloaded from a secure site and he told us that it software is not recognized by a Windows program called DEP (date execution prevention) and cela can be solved by adjusting the settings. We do not know where yet the DEP program. Can someone help us please?

  Make a right click my computer, properties, Performance - the Advanced Settings tab, Data Execution Prevention tab.

  Make sure it is on turn on DEP for Windows essential and services only.

  http://i.imgur.com/iuGsgnf.PNG

  If this does not work, there is a way to disable to boot.ini but first tell me the game and site where it downloaded the game.

• Pursuant to the window, we call exe, created in wpf, we got an error like ' an unhandled exception microsorft net framework exception due to the jilplayer.exe ' [6034]

  Pursuant to the window, we call exe, created in wpf, we got an error like ' an unhandled exception microsorft net framework exception due to the jilplayer.exe ' [6034]

  Hello Kumar,

  The question you have posted is related to Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF). The right place to contact you would be supported in MSDN. I suggest you to check with the help of MSDN for more information.

  http://social.msdn.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/newThread?category=netdevelopment&Forum=WPF

• 'System Exec' output in the same window that called

  Hello

  I have a complicated program, but let me break it down to what matters.

  My labVIEW (exe) application is called by the command prompt. Does some calculations based on arguments that I passed to him.

  The thing that I do not quite understand, is how to export the results in the same command line that called. (Not a new window) I'm hoping to run my program in the background, and if I'm hoping to avoid something fancy and you want just the results in the same window that called it.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Kind regards

  Nyne

  It is not really an easy way to do it. On Windows, you have several options:

  • Try to use the Windows API commands to the Console (never really had much luck with these).
  • Use the console .NET class (I doubt that it works).
  • Use a trick I had suggested to copy text from the console just paste text directly into the console window. Joined a VI that does this. Note that it is 8.2 so I am unable to connect the cluster of error due to a bug in 8.2.

• How can I remove Windows Live Call to the context Menu of Windows Xp Desktop?

   

  I'm unable to remove Windows Live Call in my context Menu of Windows Xp Desktop. Send me instructions on how to remove Windows Live Call in my context Menu of WIndows Xp Desktop. See screenshot.

  Screenshot:

  http://i47.Tinypic.com/2cwqzqg.jpg

  Hello again,

  Another reason for not getting answers in due time, it's that you post in the wrong forum in "answers". This should really be posted in this forum...

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive/Forum/Messenger

  .. because Windows live call is part of messenger. By posting your question in the wrong forum you not reach the largest selection of possible contributors, perhaps even eliminate everyone with the appropriate knowledge.

  You have already been informed of the connection of Windows live call with messenger by Srinivas KR in your original question.

  In short, most of the lack of response, you have found is down to your own lack of knowledge about the best way to get results. If you want to use a new tool, it is always a good idea to do some research before you use it so that you can get the best out of it. "Answers" are your information tool and will make you much better work for you if you are reading this...

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/page/FAQ

  .. .in conjunction with the link I gave in another of your questions.

  That said...

  It doesn't seem like Messenger have the ability to disable this option. Editing the registry appears as a possible solution. Editing the registry when done incorrectly can have serious detrimental effects on your system. Do so at your own risk. I can say that I followed the instructions here...

  http://www.mydigitallife.info/how-to-remove-Windows-Live-call-entry-from-new-ShellNew-menu/

  .. .and they worked on my PC.

  Of course, if you do not use Messenger, you could just uninstall as advised previously by Srinivas KR.

  Tricky

• Windows: Windows live call

  I have problems with the use of the money I have on my account of Telefónica for Windows Live Call.  I also have trouble finding support on their side or Microsoft which deals with this question.

  Hi MarkSuomi,

  The question you have posted is related to Hotmail and would be better suited to the community of Windows live.

  Please visit the link below to find a community that will support what ask you:

  http://www.windowslivehelp.com/product.aspx?ProductID=2

• When I start my computer I get a window (black) called cmd.exe.

  I have Windows 8.1.  When I start my computer I get a window (black) called cmd.exe.  It disappears eventually when the computer loads completely.  But, how can I get rid of the window cmd on startup?

  John Alderman

  Press Ctrl-Shift-Escape and go to the Startup tab to view all the things that load at startup. One of those who is going to be the cause of this view occurs. Sometimes it's easy to sort by name, it sometimes takes a few tests to know who is who.

• I continue to receive calls telephone technical support Windows are a scam

  I keep getting windows technical support calls asking me to put my pc is a scam

  I keep getting windows technical support calls asking me to put my pc is a scam

  Yes! They are * not * windows technical support. It's a scam and with all the names and phone numbers, one that has become very common these days. See http://www.troyhunt.com/2012/08/virus-scams-social-engineering-victims.html

  
  In addition to their money get on your part to do anything of any value, if you let them into your computer, who knows what damage they did here or what confidential information they stole.

  So if you have done so, I highly recommend that you do both of the following immediately:

  
  1 do a clean reinstall of Windows.

  
  2. change all of your passwords, especially banks or other
  financial sites.

• Stephanie (02) 80051246, says he works for Windows. Cold call, and she claims that she can solve my problem with bugs! You want to take advantage of this new?

  I would say that Windows does not use telephone marketing.

  She left this number to call back me on.

  U would take it?

  Cause I'm not calling her back!

  Tim.

  This is a known scam.  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx

  Microsoft will initiate all calls to you. You will first need to call them.

• The Windows error log team cold call?

  I was contacted by a "team of Windows error" trying to fix errors on my computer. Will it be authentic?

  These scam calls are usually of a person representing Windows rather than Microsoft, but in any case, the call was nothing else than a phishing attempt! Do not give any information. Not to follow their instructions or advice and not to provide ANY information to them.

  Because they use the internet lines and/or phone to complete their fraud, there may be federal agencies in your country who are interested in discovering their calls. Their report directly to the appropriate agency if you feel you can contribute to their arrest and the charges.

  Microsoft do NOT pick up the phone and start dialing customers and never phones/e-mails asking for personal information or asking them to visit a web site! Please do not take into account these calls and hang up immediately.

  Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

  On another note, if you have problems with your computer, please do not hesitate to post a description of the situation and the error messages you received in those forums. We would be happy to help you. (information staff unnecessary or requested !)

• Received a call from someone who claims to work for Windows, is - a scam?

  www.windowspccare.info received a phone call from a guy who dirrected me to this show and said: he worked for windows. I'm sure it's a scam thought that someone at Microsoft must know.

  Hello

  This is not Microsoft

  These are public Forums, hosted by Microsoft

  of course, it's a SCAM

  they want or money on your part for programs without value or make an identity theft on you to get even more money and get your internet banking passwords and credit card by obtaining information allows you to download the software to 'fix' or 'test' for your computer or install via remote access

  read this:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msName.aspx

  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.

  If you receive an unsolicited call from someone who claims to be from Technical Support Microsoft, hang up. We do not have such calls.

  If you think you might be a victim of fraud, you can report it. For more information, see: what to do if you think you have been scammed.