tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post2460212709490475466..comments2024-01-21T03:30:35.366-05:00Comments on Standing Outside Looking In: Just A TipStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-60084323973712538232012-07-24T14:54:27.830-04:002012-07-24T14:54:27.830-04:00Yup, it was indeed the software, somehow he'd ...Yup, it was indeed the software, somehow he'd gotten himself on the trial of the paid plan....doesn't matter how many times we tell him "don't just click on it!!!" he does anyway *sigh*. We did manage to get him back down to the freebie version with no computer messes though, which is a good thing all the way around!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924993310937754220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-22409259181542967572012-07-24T12:11:49.724-04:002012-07-24T12:11:49.724-04:00Hon, I'm not sure. I had to hire a tech to hel...Hon, I'm not sure. I had to hire a tech to help me...I just type. Thanks, and good luck.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-7202510588877317862012-07-22T20:08:29.351-04:002012-07-22T20:08:29.351-04:00Thanks for the heads up...I am wondering if that i...Thanks for the heads up...I am wondering if that is what's wrong with my computer? I even got a new router and it won't work unless unplugged and reset before trying to get on the internet. Wont' let me stay on very long and then freezes. I have AVG on my laptop not this desk top computer, but it affected both of them. Am calling the computer guy tomorrow.<br />I am computer tech illiterate!!<br />Oh well.......Take care, Stephen.CottonLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18253761109385226538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-37870749121390258962012-07-22T14:58:39.302-04:002012-07-22T14:58:39.302-04:00No, Ruth, it was the program. They admitted it. Th...No, Ruth, it was the program. They admitted it. Thanks, my dear.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-89886547272002414242012-07-22T14:58:04.071-04:002012-07-22T14:58:04.071-04:00Thing is, it was AVG's url.Thing is, it was AVG's url.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-29392086803564793112012-07-22T14:57:38.099-04:002012-07-22T14:57:38.099-04:00Quick, shoot it....Quick, shoot it....Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-28015898718843894772012-07-22T14:57:01.037-04:002012-07-22T14:57:01.037-04:00I've learned my lesson. Wish I had you to watc...I've learned my lesson. Wish I had you to watch over my shoulder, Jamie. Thanks.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-16111668785594273212012-07-22T14:56:05.063-04:002012-07-22T14:56:05.063-04:00Computers...can't live with them, nor without ...Computers...can't live with them, nor without 'em. Thanks, sweet friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-69588973958953829192012-07-22T14:55:20.477-04:002012-07-22T14:55:20.477-04:00It is a shame. The company did state it was a prob...It is a shame. The company did state it was a problem with the renewal countdown system..when it tells you its time to renew your license. Thanks, my lovely friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-5442011575592440562012-07-22T10:58:09.039-04:002012-07-22T10:58:09.039-04:00Thats usually a virus not the software itself...gu...Thats usually a virus not the software itself...guess I'm about to find out though, my FIL just called to say his was doing that so we're off to take a look.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924993310937754220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-69255126599266537312012-07-22T01:46:44.794-04:002012-07-22T01:46:44.794-04:00Wow...I guess the real tip here is...check the url...Wow...I guess the real tip here is...check the url!Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11308171394825291900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-12706364410254990732012-07-21T15:58:44.223-04:002012-07-21T15:58:44.223-04:00OMG! The SAME message came across my husband'...OMG! The SAME message came across my husband's computer this morning. Not being savy, he yelled from the other room if he should click "Clean and Check" or not. I ran in and looked at the url. It said: "microsoftpurequeerinvestigator.com"lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-35576291839134386852012-07-21T15:34:32.450-04:002012-07-21T15:34:32.450-04:00sorry stephen - these kind of things are a real pa...sorry stephen - these kind of things are a real pain.<br /><br />i have only had one virus, working in IT helped me keep ahead of the trends. now that programs regularly notify users of updates, these kinds of messages are common (adobe reader seems to have an update every day ;-) and now so are viruses/malware that looks like them.<br /><br />my advice to anyone is NEVER click a pop-up that asks you to do something immediately.. legitimate software notifications always give you the options of "do something later" or "cancel".jambaloneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084215893557618903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-92226789767629961152012-07-21T11:41:07.528-04:002012-07-21T11:41:07.528-04:00Actually, the pop-up notification was probably mal...Actually, the pop-up notification was probably malware, designed to *look* like an AVG message.<br /><br />I had a similar thing happen with Microsoft Security Essentials last week, and immediately changed my antivirus software. I had to give up AVG a couple years ago because it became incompatible with a program I needed to run daily for my job.Auntie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291024186455331856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-1066864397065663402012-07-21T10:08:28.766-04:002012-07-21T10:08:28.766-04:00I get those little pop ups from time to time, too....I get those little pop ups from time to time, too. Funny, I've heard that most of the viruses out were created by the very companies that sell security to protect your from them.A Kitchen Witchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00499677202757746756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-57842213534007664212012-07-21T08:01:00.259-04:002012-07-21T08:01:00.259-04:00kymber, sweet one, it wasn't an email. It was ...kymber, sweet one, it wasn't an email. It was my current program giving me a 'count down' for my license renewal that I clicked...thanks, sweetheart.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-69554621579669117782012-07-21T08:00:00.705-04:002012-07-21T08:00:00.705-04:00When I clicked for the program already installed i...When I clicked for the program already installed it downgraded me then froze my security system. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-91046866666398348832012-07-21T07:58:53.764-04:002012-07-21T07:58:53.764-04:00Thanks for the tip, my friend.Thanks for the tip, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-89002257222750685492012-07-21T07:58:34.866-04:002012-07-21T07:58:34.866-04:00A skunk on a poop wagon for sure...I'll take a...A skunk on a poop wagon for sure...I'll take a look at Avast...thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-8012587106977670972012-07-21T07:57:59.226-04:002012-07-21T07:57:59.226-04:00Yes it did...thanks, Bubba.Yes it did...thanks, Bubba.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-19404523340466321402012-07-21T07:57:41.990-04:002012-07-21T07:57:41.990-04:00Funny thing is I understand AVG is one of the high...Funny thing is I understand AVG is one of the highest rated out there and recommended by all my tech geeks. Strange how things change. Thanks, Phyllis.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-35574709731790598532012-07-21T07:56:45.075-04:002012-07-21T07:56:45.075-04:00Yes indeed. You're welcome, my friend.Yes indeed. You're welcome, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-82405905961676386862012-07-21T07:56:26.245-04:002012-07-21T07:56:26.245-04:00You're welcome, Bubba.You're welcome, Bubba.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-25650664642260353862012-07-21T07:56:09.797-04:002012-07-21T07:56:09.797-04:00It happens. Just a pain. Thanks.It happens. Just a pain. Thanks.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-81262216291447938082012-07-21T07:43:07.425-04:002012-07-21T07:43:07.425-04:00poor Stephen. i am not allowed to click on ANY ema...poor Stephen. i am not allowed to click on ANY email attachment thingies unless it is from a person that i exchange email with regularly. jambaloney will kill me if i ever do so. it happened once and it has never happened again. again sorry for your trouble!<br /><br />your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.com