Hi Can someone please point me in the right direction for downloading the following type of free programmes which are compatible with McAfee anti-virus on a Win.XP computer. Firewall, Anti-spyware, anti-adware, anti-spam. What are the best of the above please. Many thanks in advance. Jan in NZ -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 3482 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len
Shirley wrote: > Any suggestions as to how to verify this? > > Thanks for all your help. You guys and gals are the > greatest! > > Shirley > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > -------------------------------------- > Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > Hi , Quite simple, MS do not send Emails....BIN IT -- Regards Lauurence E Stephenson I am Researching:- Butcher............Stroud, Gloucestershire, England Fortune............Berwickshire, Scotland Garlick............Liverpool, Lancashire, England Mee................Kilflyn, Limerick, Ireland (Palatine) Payne..............Washingborough, Lincolnshire, England Ritchie............Bonhill, Dunbartonshire, Scotland Stephenson.........Pickering, Yorkshire, England Wittick............(Convict) Walsall, Staffordshire, England http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/lauries/web/index.html
>Has anyone received an e-mail from the following: > >cdifalpwqntv@advisor.microsoft.net > >MS Customer I would say with 99% certinty that is a way of harvesting your Email address for spam or something else. My suggestion would be to DELETE IT. Gary in Sunny Queensland, Australia. Genealogy Page <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~liddellfamily/>http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~liddellfamily/ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1349 - Release Date: 29/03/2008 5:02 PM
In a message dated 3/30/2008 12:25:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gen-comp-tips-request@rootsweb.com writes: > > At the end is an attachment called (installer6.exe). > My question, is this legit? I can't recall ever > getting an update as an attachment. I don't want to > click the download, just in case it is a virus. > > Any suggestions as to how to verify this? > > Thanks for all your help. You guys and gals are the > greatest! > > Shirley > Shirley I would NEVER download a microsoft update based on an e-mail. It is to easy to click on your windows update in your browser, at least if you use IE, and it takes you direct to microsoft. The site then scans your machine to determine what you need and you can chose to download the ones you want. This is all based on the assumption you have not set your browser to automatically download all microsoft updates. I would NEVER do that either. There are some I chose not to download. I am very parnoid about urls sent to me unsolicited for me to use for downloads If in fact it is genuine you have lost nothing by going to the microsoft site on your own and checked for the download. Just took you an extra step or 2. The same holds true when I get e-mails suppposodly from my bank, sometimes I have never heard of the bank, or from my credit card company, maybe I have that. I NEVER click on an enclosed url. I go to the site and search it on my own. Sorry for being windy but this is something that we all can avoid by taking a few careful steps. Doug Burnett Satellite Beach FL ************** Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15& ncid=aolhom00030000000001)
As others have pointed out, Microsoft does not send emails regarding updates. Don't click on any links in the message and delete it. If you are concerned about Windows/Microsoft updates make sure you have automatic updates enabled. You can also go to the "real" Windows Update site by clicking on "Windows Update". It should be on your Start Menu somewhere. A good rule of thumb is to never, ever respond to or click on any links in an email regarding program updates or an email asking you to verify your username, password, or personal information. Those kinds of emails are either contain viruses, send you to a malicious website, or try to steal your personal information. If in doubt contact the company in question directly using the websites, email addresses, and telephone numbers you usually use to contact them. I hope this helps! Kim
I usually Google the attachment name upon receiving such emails: Searching on Installer6.exe reveals: This is a mass-mailing worm that poses as a legitimate email from Microsoft Windows Update. It is official name is: W32/Swen@MM or W32/Swen-A or W32/Gibe-F. The worm also attempts to propagate via peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks, such as Kazaa, via IRC and also via newsgroups. Furthermore, it terminates running antivirus and firewall software running on an infected system. It was first discovered on the 18th September 2003. The attachment may also be called Install6.exe The above was on www.updatexp.com but other websites tell a similar story. It is surprising for how long such emails circulate. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Art Seddon" <aseddon@artseddon.com> To: <gen-comp-tips@rootsweb.com> Sent: 30 March 2008 17:19 Subject: Re: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] MS Security - Critical Update Attached > Get your Microsoft updates from Microsoft only!!! > http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us > > As you note, the e:mail says Microsoft.net - the legit address is > microdot,com > > Chances are it is a hijacking virus. > > Art Seddon > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Shirley" <squirrelena@yahoo.com> > To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:32 AM > Subject: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] MS Security - Critical Update Attached > > > Has anyone received an e-mail from the following: > > cdifalpwqntv@advisor.microsoft.net > > MS Customer > > this is the latest version of security update, the > "March 2008, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates > all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS > Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express > as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. > Install now to protect your computer from these > vulnerabilities. This update includes the > functionality of all previously released patches. > > At the end is an attachment called (installer6.exe). > My question, is this legit? I can't recall ever > getting an update as an attachment. I don't want to > click the download, just in case it is a virus. > > Any suggestions as to how to verify this? > > Thanks for all your help. You guys and gals are the > greatest! > > Shirley > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > -------------------------------------- > Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at > gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > -------------------------------------- > Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > -- > This email has been verified as Virus free. > Virus Protection and more available at http://www.plus.net >
Hi I just wish to thank everyone who replied to my plea for help in transferring my files and settings from my old computer to my new one. Your help is very much appreciated and I now feel much more confident that i will be able to handle this job correctly. A special thanks to Chris. You are a great bunch - thanks a million!!! Jan in New Zealand -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter for private users. It has removed 3478 spam emails to date. Paying users do not have this message in their emails. Get the free SPAMfighter here: http://www.spamfighter.com/len
On the contrary, Microsoft do send security update bulletins, either by email, RSS feed, or Windows Live Alert, if you subscribe to them: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.mspx These are sent in a special format which helps identify them as being genuine Microsoft Bulletins. They certainly do not include attachments. The one received by a member was definitely not from Microsoft as has been pointed out by many. -----Original Message----- From: k_ivey@bellsouth.net Sent: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:05:55 -0500 To: gen-comp-tips@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] MS Security - Critical Update Attached As others have pointed out, Microsoft does not send emails regarding updates. Don't click on any links in the message and delete it. If you are concerned about Windows/Microsoft updates make sure you have automatic updates enabled. You can also go to the "real" Windows Update site by clicking on "Windows Update". It should be on your Start Menu somewhere. A good rule of thumb is to never, ever respond to or click on any links in an email regarding program updates or an email asking you to verify your username, password, or personal information. Those kinds of emails are either contain viruses, send you to a malicious website, or try to steal your personal information. If in doubt contact the company in question directly using the websites, email addresses, and telephone numbers you usually use to contact them. I hope this helps! Kim ____________________________________________________________ FREE 3D EARTH SCREENSAVER - Watch the Earth right on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/earth
On the contrary, Microsoft do send security update bulletins, either by email, RSS feed, or Windows Live Alert, if you subscribe to them: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.mspx These are sent in a special format which helps identify them as being genuine Microsoft Bulletins. They certainly do not include attachments. The one received by a member was definitely not from Microsoft as has been pointed out by many. -----Original Message----- From: k_ivey@bellsouth.net Sent: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:05:55 -0500 To: gen-comp-tips@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] MS Security - Critical Update Attached As others have pointed out, Microsoft does not send emails regarding updates. Don't click on any links in the message and delete it. If you are concerned about Windows/Microsoft updates make sure you have automatic updates enabled. You can also go to the "real" Windows Update site by clicking on "Windows Update". It should be on your Start Menu somewhere. A good rule of thumb is to never, ever respond to or click on any links in an email regarding program updates or an email asking you to verify your username, password, or personal information. Those kinds of emails are either contain viruses, send you to a malicious website, or try to steal your personal information. If in doubt contact the company in question directly using the websites, email addresses, and telephone numbers you usually use to contact them. I hope this helps! Kim ____________________________________________________________ FREE ONLINE PHOTOSHARING - Share your photos online with your friends and family! Visit http://www.inbox.com/photosharing to find out more!
If it is even suspect, it is not a good thing to list it so innocents might click on it & get a virus. Just delete it if in doubt. Bob, Marlton, NJ ----- Original Message ----- From: <PaulGask@aol.com> To: <gen-comp-tips@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:24 PM Subject: Re: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] MS Security - Critical Update Attached > > In a message dated 30/03/2008 17:21:04 GMT Standard Time, > aseddon@artseddon.com writes: > > As you note, the e:mail says Microsoft.net - the legit address is > microdot,com > > > > > Art > > microdot,com (sic) ? > > I don't think so ! > > Paul Gaskell > Publicity Officer / Programme Secretary / Bookstall Manager > Oxfordshire Family History Society > Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk) > > > > > > > -------------------------------------- > Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at > gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
In a message dated 30/03/2008 17:21:04 GMT Standard Time, aseddon@artseddon.com writes: As you note, the e:mail says Microsoft.net - the legit address is microdot,com Art microdot,com (sic) ? I don't think so ! Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer / Programme Secretary / Bookstall Manager Oxfordshire Family History Society Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk)
Sorry about the typo, but the message contained the copy and paste of the update address, which was/is correct. Art ----- Original Message ----- From: <PaulGask@aol.com> To: <gen-comp-tips@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 9:24 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] MS Security - Critical Update Attached In a message dated 30/03/2008 17:21:04 GMT Standard Time, aseddon@artseddon.com writes: As you note, the e:mail says Microsoft.net - the legit address is microdot,com Art microdot,com (sic) ? I don't think so ! Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer / Programme Secretary / Bookstall Manager Oxfordshire Family History Society Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk) -------------------------------------- Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Thanks for that tip Alfred, I didn't know about that "black screen". Regards Kerrie > I guessed, New South Wales, Birth, Death Marriage, but it took me a > minute or two. > > You should be able to install whatever it is that runs the CDs and run > it from the command prompt. > > START => All Programs => Accessories => [C:\] Command Prompt > > You get a little window that looks much like the old DOS screens used to > look and act.
Get your Microsoft updates from Microsoft only!!! http://www.update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us As you note, the e:mail says Microsoft.net - the legit address is microdot,com Chances are it is a hijacking virus. Art Seddon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shirley" <squirrelena@yahoo.com> To: <GEN-COMP-TIPS@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:32 AM Subject: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] MS Security - Critical Update Attached Has anyone received an e-mail from the following: cdifalpwqntv@advisor.microsoft.net MS Customer this is the latest version of security update, the "March 2008, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to protect your computer from these vulnerabilities. This update includes the functionality of all previously released patches. At the end is an attachment called (installer6.exe). My question, is this legit? I can't recall ever getting an update as an attachment. I don't want to click the download, just in case it is a virus. Any suggestions as to how to verify this? Thanks for all your help. You guys and gals are the greatest! Shirley ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -------------------------------------- Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
In a message dated 30/03/2008 13:15:12 GMT Standard Time, robertgillis@verizon.net writes: Paul three of the four urls you have given wrap to two lines. Please get a tiny url for them an repost. All subscribers, if you are posting long urls check your message before sending to ensure they are on one line. Hi Bob I think that whether they wrap to two lines or not depends on your settings - mine didn't when my message came back to me ! I've also never been able to work out a foolproof method of knowing if a URL is likely to wrap at the time of sending it. But for those with short lines, we have :- _http://tinyurl.com/3azf2f_ (http://tinyurl.com/3azf2f) _http://tinyurl.com/2juj5p_ (http://tinyurl.com/2juj5p) Best wishes. Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer / Programme Secretary / Bookstall Manager Oxfordshire Family History Society Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk)
Well Paul and Shirley , Why not just click in the " thing " then spent a bunch of money AND time cleaning your system of the Virus you will surely get !!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Phil ----- Original Message ----- From: <PaulGask@aol.com> To: <gen-comp-tips@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:53 AM Subject: Re: [GEN-COMP-TIPS] MS Security - Critical Update Attached > > In a message dated 30/03/2008 12:34:04 GMT Standard Time, > squirrelena@yahoo.com writes: > > Has anyone received an e-mail from the following: > > cdifalpwqntv@advisor.microsoft.net > > MS Customer > > this is the latest version of security update, the > "March 2008, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates > all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS > Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express > as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. > Install now to protect your computer from these > vulnerabilities. This update includes the > functionality of all previously released patches. > > At the end is an attachment called (installer6.exe). > My question, is this legit? I can't recall ever > getting an update as an attachment. I don't want to > click the download, just in case it is a virus. > > Any suggestions as to how to verify this? > > > > > Hi Shirley > > These might help :- > > _http://msmvps.com/blogs/donna/archive/2008/03/15/worm-swen-or-gibe-as-microso > ft-s-quot-march-2008-cumulative-patch-quot.aspx_ > (http://msmvps.com/blogs/donna/archive/2008/03/15/worm-swen-or-gibe-as-microsoft-s-quot-march-2008-cumulati > ve-patch-quot.aspx) > > _http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-091812-2709- > 99_ > (http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-091812-2709-99) > > Best wishes. > > Paul Gaskell > Publicity Officer / Programme Secretary / Bookstall Manager > Oxfordshire Family History Society > Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk) > > > > > -------------------------------------- > Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at > gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Paul three of the four urls you have given wrap to two lines. Please get a tiny url for them an repost. All subscribers, if you are posting long urls check your message before sending to ensure they are on one line. bob gillis PaulGask@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 30/03/2008 12:34:04 GMT Standard Time, > squirrelena@yahoo.com writes: > > Has anyone received an e-mail from the following: > > cdifalpwqntv@advisor.microsoft.net > > MS Customer > > this is the latest version of security update, the > "March 2008, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates > all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS > Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express > as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. > Install now to protect your computer from these > vulnerabilities. This update includes the > functionality of all previously released patches. > > At the end is an attachment called (installer6.exe). > My question, is this legit? I can't recall ever > getting an update as an attachment. I don't want to > click the download, just in case it is a virus. > > Any suggestions as to how to verify this? > > > > > Hi Shirley > > These might help :- > > _http://msmvps.com/blogs/donna/archive/2008/03/15/worm-swen-or-gibe-as-microso > ft-s-quot-march-2008-cumulative-patch-quot.aspx_ > (http://msmvps.com/blogs/donna/archive/2008/03/15/worm-swen-or-gibe-as-microsoft-s-quot-march-2008-cumulati > ve-patch-quot.aspx) > > _http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-091812-2709- > 99_ > (http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-091812-2709-99) > > Best wishes. > > Paul Gaskell > Publicity Officer / Programme Secretary / Bookstall Manager > Oxfordshire Family History Society > Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk) > > > > > -------------------------------------- > Having trouble with your subscription? Contact the List Admin at gen-comp-tips-admin@rootsweb.com > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-COMP-TIPS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
In a message dated 30/03/2008 12:34:04 GMT Standard Time, squirrelena@yahoo.com writes: Has anyone received an e-mail from the following: cdifalpwqntv@advisor.microsoft.net MS Customer this is the latest version of security update, the "March 2008, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to protect your computer from these vulnerabilities. This update includes the functionality of all previously released patches. At the end is an attachment called (installer6.exe). My question, is this legit? I can't recall ever getting an update as an attachment. I don't want to click the download, just in case it is a virus. Any suggestions as to how to verify this? Hi Shirley These might help :- _http://msmvps.com/blogs/donna/archive/2008/03/15/worm-swen-or-gibe-as-microso ft-s-quot-march-2008-cumulative-patch-quot.aspx_ (http://msmvps.com/blogs/donna/archive/2008/03/15/worm-swen-or-gibe-as-microsoft-s-quot-march-2008-cumulati ve-patch-quot.aspx) _http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-091812-2709- 99_ (http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2003-091812-2709-99) Best wishes. Paul Gaskell Publicity Officer / Programme Secretary / Bookstall Manager Oxfordshire Family History Society Website : _www.ofhs.org.uk_ (http://www.ofhs.org.uk)
Has anyone received an e-mail from the following: cdifalpwqntv@advisor.microsoft.net MS Customer this is the latest version of security update, the "March 2008, Cumulative Patch" update which eliminates all known security vulnerabilities affecting MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook and MS Outlook Express as well as three newly discovered vulnerabilities. Install now to protect your computer from these vulnerabilities. This update includes the functionality of all previously released patches. At the end is an attachment called (installer6.exe). My question, is this legit? I can't recall ever getting an update as an attachment. I don't want to click the download, just in case it is a virus. Any suggestions as to how to verify this? Thanks for all your help. You guys and gals are the greatest! Shirley ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
My apologies to the list, I was forgetting that this list is international and most folk wouldn't know anything about the NSW BDM cd's. While searching on the net for a solution to my problem, I came across a site which gave simple (thankfully) directions for loading the cd's onto XP. I've done this now & it works a treat. Sorry to have bothered you Bob, but thanks for taking the time to reply. Regards Kerrie >> Is there anyway I can run the NSW BDM CD's on my computer's O/S which >> is XP. Or do I still have to run them on DOS?