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Microsoft windows monthly update

PostPosted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 7:47 am
by Dave T
Beware of this months monthly update from Microsoft it turned my W7 pc into a paperweight wouldn't start up, safe mode wouldn't work. After three hours I finally got my PC back and this is not the first time this has happened the last time I had to reinstall the operating system and reinstall my programs and games.
I have now disabled Microsoft updates to protect my computer from Microsoft.

Re: Microsoft windows monthly update

PostPosted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:59 pm
by A Hobbit
I used to work for MS...Just thought you might like some advise...Don't open the door in the middle of the night, or investigate that strange noise coming from the basement after dark. They have a team for just these occasions and are NOT afraid to use them...lol

Re: Microsoft windows monthly update

PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 12:11 pm
by Dave T
Funny someone claiming to be from Microsoft rang again today, the biggest threat to my pc at the moment are Microsofts automatic monthly updates.

Re: Microsoft windows monthly update

PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 1:29 pm
by Bofredrik
If you get a call from "Microsoft" with a solution to take care of your computer...
It is a Indian scammer who want to empty your bankaccount. BE CAREFULL and
end the call! :shock:

Re: Microsoft windows monthly update

PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 1:38 pm
by Canuck1955
I wish they (MS) would fix my Notepad. It refuses to allow the remembering of and changing of default opening of txt & cfg files. It is a real pain. Every time I have to go searching for the link to Notepad whenever I want to edit such files.

Re: Microsoft windows monthly update

PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 1:52 pm
by Hawkeye07
I must be the luckiest SOB here. In the years I've been using W7 I haven't had any of these problems. A couple of things I have done is to disable auto updates and I only install the security updates. I usually wait to do any updates until after I see if anyone else has had any problems with them. "The world is my lab rat"

Re: Microsoft windows monthly update

PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:03 pm
by Dave T
I get the microsoft scammer calls on a regular basis and the internet providers going to disconnect you today, I just hang up on them. Canuck 1955 have you tried notepad++?
Hawkeye07 very wise decision at the moment.

Re: Microsoft windows monthly update

PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 3:16 pm
by Bofredrik
Go to Youtube and search for Microsoft Scammers or why not IRS Scammers videos from Scambaiters.
It is the same scammers from India behind it.

Re: Microsoft windows monthly update

PostPosted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 5:27 pm
by Hawkeye07
Dave T wrote:I get the microsoft scammer calls on a regular basis and the internet providers going to disconnect you today, I just hang up on them. Canuck 1955 have you tried notepad++?
Hawkeye07 very wise decision at the moment.


Not so wise really Dave. I took my beating on Windows Vista and learned the hard way. :doh: