Windows 10: Getting calls from a Microsoft rep

Discus and support Getting calls from a Microsoft rep in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have been recieving calls from a man who claims to be from microsoft and my computer is reporting malicious threats and since it is free from... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by PattiDuke2, Sep 25, 2018.

  1. PATTIDUKE2
    PattiDuke2 Win User

    Getting calls from a Microsoft rep


    I have been recieving calls from a man who claims to be from microsoft and my computer is reporting malicious threats and since it is free from Microsoft i am to do what he says to remove the threats

    He has my IP address when i asked where it is reporting from.

    Is this legit? I hung up after he told me to run EVENTVWR and since then he has called me back from 3 different numbers the last one being a TN phone number.

    How do i know if this guy is legit?

    :)
     
    PattiDuke2, Sep 25, 2018
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  2. JOHAN45
    Johan45 Win User

    AMD FX OC'ers Club

    That's what the auto setting will do since you're over the 1333 mark it jumps to the next step which isn't listed or officially supported I assume by that ram.

    At this point though I would suggest dropping the multi one step or .5 so that we can get something stable and possibly take the heat issue out of the picture for now.
     
    Johan45, Sep 25, 2018
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  3. MOMENTOMOIR
    MomentoMoir Win User
    Cheap Photo box that will get the job done

    WEll i took on this project for PP hes a hardware reviewer and wants to get the professional looking pics for the Pc parts

    Materials:
    • Big cardboard box
    • a razor
    • white material 3 yards
    • cone lights
    • stapler
    • medical tape
    • pvc pipe about 6 inches longer than your box
    • white paint any cheap finger paint would work
    the project I'm guessing will cost me $30 if it works out properly
    I will post pictures and step by step as i do it
     
    MomentoMoir, Sep 25, 2018
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  4. SC_49
    SC_49 Win User

    Getting calls from a Microsoft rep

    Microsoft rep didn't help, windows 10 internet worse than ever...

    Months ago, I tried to update to windows 10. It did not work, so I left my computer as it was.

    I thought that perhaps the glitches were fixed so I tried again. My computer successfully updated to

    Windows 10. Only problem is that I can barely access any website(including Microsoft)...get the message..

    "hmm can't reach that page". I contacted Microsoft Chat...the first rep said they would help, but I was dropped, so I tried again. The second rep on Chat tried to help, too, even remotely connecting, but the expertise simply wasn't there. I almost feel
    as if there is a book or manual they are using that tells them what steps to take, and just like if it were me, if the steps don't work, they don't know what to try next. When the rep ran into a wall, it was me who suggested perhaps the anti-virus programs
    loaded were a problem. I truly don't think the well meaning Microsoft Chat employee knew what to do.

    Long story short, my computer's internet is virtually non-working. I have tried fixes listed on the Microsoft website. I have looked at countless YouTube offerings, trying to fix it. I updated the driver...then I thought I'd go to Intel and see if I needed
    a different driver, but of course, the internet connection was so bad I couldn't complete.

    I'm at my wit's end. I think I have to go back to an earlier version of Windows, but I don't even know if that can be done. This is so frustrating, I can't even compute....literally! Any suggestions for a very basic computer user? Not all of us are computer
    geniuses. However, it doesn't take a genius to think I made a huge mistake in updating to Windows 10....I should have gone with the saying..."If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I just want to be able to use my internet again! Thanks!
     
    SC_49, Sep 25, 2018
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