Phony Microsoft Update May Be Firefox Malware

A false alert that that is only visible on firefox browsers has been popping up lately.  It tells you that there is an urgent new Microft update that you must install, and then it asks you to install the update.
The clue that the updates are phony is that they appear only when the affected computer uses Firefox.
Real updates will come via Internet Explorer and not firefox or any other browser.

Victims who click on a button or link to receive the urgent updates will have their computers taken over with malware that seizes up their comptuers.

A pop-up that frequently shows up says the infection can be cleaned up by buying anti-virus software – a phony product attempted to be sold by the criminals who made the trick (phony) Microsoft update notification.

If you have believe you have installed this update this update by mistake, please run your antivirus/anti-malware program on your machine or call 3CWare Computer Repair: (801) 210-1545 or visit http://www.3cwarepc.com

We can help with computer repair in Provo, Springville, Mapleton, Spanish Fork Utah.

Beware of the Kama Sutra Virus

Don’t open a PowerPoint presentation entitled Kama Sutra “Real kamasutra.pps.exe”, or you might get your computer infected. Though the site might take you to the file you planned on seeing, you will also get a virus that can cause major problems with your Windows computer.

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So far it is believed to have infected over 300,000 computers and servers.

If you believe your computer has been infected with this or any other virus, please contact us for help. There is generally no charge to see if your computer is infected.

(801) 210-1545

3CWare Computer Repair
1225 S 1600 W
Mapleton, UT 81664

Windows 7 god Mode

This is a very cool enhancement to help you control your Microsoft Windows 7 or Vista.   It enables “GodMode,” a term created  by the Microsoft development team, which one area to access all Windows settings without needing to go to folders in the  Control Panel.

To use it:

1. Create a new folder.
2. Rename the folder toGodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}(note that you can change the “GodMode” text, but the following period and code number are essential).
3. The folder icon will change — click it to show the GodMode window:

And there you have it!  another cool tip from 3CWare Computer Repair.

Please make sure to call us for all your computer repair needs:

(801) 319-3503