February 2016 Archives

Windows 10 NAG!

Today the 24th of February, Microsoft tried to reinstall the Windows 10 Nag on my computers!

A Windows Update message appeared down by the "time".  It was a single update KB3035583.

Do not install this update.  This is the Windows 10 Nag!  Right click on it and then "Hide" it.

Dean

Scams!

I am still getting MANY phone calls from frightened customers claiming that someone called them or a web page popped up claiming that their computer is infected.

This is a scam folks.  NO legitimate company or government agency EVER calls people claiming to know their computer is infected!  Neither do web pages "know" that your computer is infected!

People have brought me iPhone's, Chromebooks, Macs, Androids and Windows computers, all with webpages claiming their computer is infected! These scammers just lock up the browser so you can't close the page!  They have a loud voice yelling at you or a loud beeping sound.

Please take some time to read these two web sites!  Educate yourself and your friends and family about these scammers.


If you receive a phone call from anyone claiming to know your computer is infected, do not listen to anything they say!!!  State clearly that you know this call is a scam and that you are reporting this call to the FBI.  Then HANG UP!

If a web page pops up claiming to know your computer is infected, DO NOT call any phone numbers!  Shut off the computer with the real power button.  Just hold it down until the computer goes off!  Reboot and run all your scans.

You can report the scam here: http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx 

Dean Hancy  PC Bits Inc.

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