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  1. Windows 7 Warning...Bogus antivirus vendor

    This morning I recieved a telephone call from someone claiming to be a MS rep saying I'd reported some virus activity on my machine. He then asked me to call up my 'temp' files and with nothing being found in there he then asked me to call my 'prefetch' files. This time the folder did indeed...
    • kemical
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    • antivirus fraud malware microsoft phone prefetch report scam security temp files vulnerability
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Security
  2. J

    Windows 7 DO NOT USZE -- these are SCAMS or "Semi-Scams"

    Hi guys Finding Drivers can usually be a real pain - especially if you get a yellow exclamation mark against "Unknown Device" or "Mass Storage controller". You'll probably find it tempting to look at those programs that "Offer to fix your drivers Free" / "Scan your computer" etc etc -- they...
    • jimbo45
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    • adware device manager download driver search drivers hardware id integrated controller malware marketing strategies o2micro premium line registration fees scam security software caution spam spyware tech support unknown device user advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support