BlankIt was the scariest experience I ever had using my computer. I’m copying
out an article from Arcamax Entertainment to send to the list, when all of a
sudden beep beep beep and directions for me to call some number which
presumably went to Microsoft support to remove ad ware from my browser. So, I
chose not to call that number, but instead called the Disabilities Microsoft I
have in my phone. And, a young lady from the Philippines, Angela worked
tirelessly to remove what was first described as 7 threats to my computer.
However, one trovi wouldn’t remove. So, since I have used Firefox and not
internet explorer since the onset of loading windows, this last time, I still
had IE 8 on my computer. So, she tried to load IE 11, which was unsuccessful.
And, at the same time she was downloading 9 and 10. So, the installation of IE
11 was unsuccessful. So, then she loaded from windows updates, IE 9, 10, and
then IE would update. Then she reinstalled IE 11 and Walla, it worked. Then
she was able to use another tool to remove what turned out to be 21 threats to
my computer including the trovi the other tool couldn’t. We discussed how come
Microsoft Essentials didn’t find these threats and why it didn’t remove them
before all this happened. It must be that we’re going through a Wi-Fi system
and even though there is passwords on the system, hackers must be able to get
in. Plus, this beeping one, was, and is, a scam which all should watch for.
Don’t call that number they tell you to call as it may erase your whole
computer. So, from 4:30 till 9:00 pm yesterday, I was either waiting for
Angela to call again, or turning off window eyes so she could get to the
desktop and work on my machine. We did do dinner and I washed dishes while she
was on the phone, the last time, for two hours straight. I think she went to
lunch once when she thought IE 10 was installing, but it had stopped in the
middle. Anyway, I hope it’s fixed now. If not, I’ll be calling them back.
She advised me to use some program called trend micro which costs $49 a year
for three computers. But she could not tell me whether it was accessible for
screen readers. That’s why I use Microsoft essentials. When we move to our
new home, we’ll have cable, and most cable companies provide a virus software
like Norton, we can hopefully get for free. I know this is boring, so I’ll
stop now.
Vickie
From: Linda Gehres
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 12:23 PM
To: ourplace@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [ourplace] Re: Fw: Clean Computer
Vickie, I know the feeling. I’m paying $15 a month for AT&T Connect Tech and
had to have them reset my e-mail password earlier this week. I probably need
to have them check my computer for viruses, but not today. Not having a real
good day physically, and didn’t sleep well last night. I woke around
1:30suddenly and sat bolt upright as if I’d had a nightmare. The dream I was
having had to do with tests, and I was typing up a report where someone was
being tested but I guess thought it was I who was being tested. Man, I sure
feel as if I’m being tested! Anyway, did a Microsoft Security full scan last
week and need to check if it got everything out.
Linda G.
From: ourplace-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ourplace-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On ;
Behalf Of Vickie
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2016 10:58 AM
To: Our Place List
Subject: [ourplace] Fw: Loretta Lynn Cancels Some Tour Dates After Fall
Sorry if this has already been posted. I had computer problems
yesterday, and had to obtain the assistance of the Microsoft Disabilities
specialists. After 5 hours, though, I have a cleaned computer.
Vickie
From: Steve
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2016 2:16 PM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: Loretta Lynn Cancels Some Tour Dates After Fall
Loretta Lynn Cancels Some Tour Dates After Fall
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Country music star Loretta Lynn has postponed shows after
suffering injuries in a fall that will require minor surgery. Lynn's injuries
were described as not serious, but a statement posted on her website on
Wednesday said her doctors have advised her to stay off the road until she's
made
a full recovery. The 84-year-old singer and songwriter was not able to perform
during a Labor Day weekend show at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee,
and three upcoming shows in September have been postponed. The "Coal Miner's
Daughter" released her first studio album in a decade earlier this year, called
"Full Circle. She continues to tour regularly.
"A person cannot survive as a true Spartan fan unless he is a bit of a
masochist and a very large optimist."
Steve
Lansing, MI