Your Windows XP computer isn't as secure as it used to be

Your Windows XP computer isn't as secure as it used to be

As of April 2014, support and security updates for Windows XP are no
longer available. Don't let your computer go unprotected.

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I was getting a local weather reporrt, when the above message popped up
on my screen. And it came directly from microsoft.com.

Below that, they tried to sell me a new computer.

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Of course, as soon as I read that my computer isn't as secure as it used
to be, I tossed my computer right in the garbage !!! The last thing I
need is a computer needing a psychiatrist because of an Insecurity
Complex

On Mon, 12 May 2014 05:35:04 -0400, wrote:
Your Windows XP computer isn't as secure as it used to be

As of April 2014, support and security updates for Windows XP are no
longer available. Don't let your computer go unprotected.

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I was getting a local weather reporrt, when the above message popped up
on my screen. And it came directly from microsoft.com.

Below that, they tried to sell me a new computer.

--------------

Of course, as soon as I read that my computer isn't as secure as it used
to be, I tossed my computer right in the garbage !!! The last thing I
need is a computer needing a psychiatrist because of an Insecurity
Complex

Introducing... Microsoft Scarecrow v2.0.

casey.owrote:

from an unidentified web site as a popup probably
"Your Windows XP computer isn't as secure as it used to be

"As of April 2014, support and security updates for Windows XP are no
longer available. Don't let your computer go unprotected.

I was getting a local weather reporrt, when the above message popped up
on my screen. And it came directly from microsoft.com.

I really doubt that. Just because text in the window said it came from
Microsoft doesn't make it so. That's like malware saying it isn't
malware so, gee, it must not be malware. You would have to know from
where is the source of the popup, like looking at the code (probably a
dynamic page so you'd have to analyze the Javascript) of a server-side
script is connecting to the 3rd party content. Or you could use Fiddler
to show to where you connected (clear list, connect to page, turn off
capture, look at where you connected).

If the unspecified weather site wasn't hacked, it's probably some
advertisement content from a 3rd party source. We'd have to see the
popup content to know that it even looked like it came from Microsoft
rather than slyly misleading you.

Below that, they tried to sell me a new computer.

Yeah, so you went to a site that pushes out 3rd party advertising
content. You've seen lots of those before so what's the big deal?

Of course, as soon as I read that my computer isn't as secure as it used
to be, I tossed my computer right in the garbage !!! The last thing I
need is a computer needing a psychiatrist because of an Insecurity
Complex

The only one insecure is you.

VanguardLH wrote:
casey.owrote:

from an unidentified web site as a popup probably
"Your Windows XP computer isn't as secure as it used to be

"As of April 2014, support and security updates for Windows XP are no
longer available. Don't let your computer go unprotected.

I was getting a local weather reporrt, when the above message popped up
on my screen. And it came directly from microsoft.com.

I really doubt that. Just because text in the window said it came from
Microsoft doesn't make it so. That's like malware saying it isn't
malware so, gee, it must not be malware. You would have to know from
where is the source of the popup, like looking at the code (probably a
dynamic page so you'd have to analyze the Javascript) of a server-side
script is connecting to the 3rd party content. Or you could use Fiddler
to show to where you connected (clear list, connect to page, turn off
capture, look at where you connected).

If the unspecified weather site wasn't hacked, it's probably some
advertisement content from a 3rd party source. We'd have to see the
popup content to know that it even looked like it came from Microsoft
rather than slyly misleading you.

Below that, they tried to sell me a new computer.

Yeah, so you went to a site that pushes out 3rd party advertising
content. You've seen lots of those before so what's the big deal?

Of course, as soon as I read that my computer isn't as secure as it used
to be, I tossed my computer right in the garbage !!! The last thing I
need is a computer needing a psychiatrist because of an Insecurity
Complex

The only one insecure is you.

I think I've seen the advertisement Casey is talking about.

My only regret, is not thinking to take a screenshot at the
time, because I considered seeing such an advert to be
a "FUD Fail".

The advert was maybe 2.5" on edge. I didn't click it
or anything. I'm a fraidy cat.

I plan to give the advert a grand reception (screen capture
and packet trace), the next time I find it.

Paul

wrote in message
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| Your Windows XP computer isn't as secure as it used to be
|
| As of April 2014, support and security updates for Windows XP are no
| longer available. Don't let your computer go unprotected.
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Maybe if using MSE
Who is no more support
No security MSE updates
For Windows XP

| I was getting a local weather reporrt, when the above message popped up
| on my screen. And it came directly from microsoft.com.
http://store.mynews.ath.cx/users/MPW...uled-Tasks.jpg

Start
Programs
Accessories
System Tools
Scheduled Task
Click


http://store.mynews.ath.cx/users/MPW...uled-Tasks.jpg

Right Click

Microsoft Windows XP
End of Service
Notification Logon
Delete

Microsoft Windows XP
End of Service
Notification Monthy
Delete

| Below that, they tried to sell me a new computer.

I look at a for 9 then i buy...................

| Of course, as soon as I read that my computer isn't as secure as it used

Just Using MSE
i move on to News of AV

But runing MSE on my Windows 7

| to be, I tossed my computer right in the garbage !!! The last thing I
| need is a computer needing a psychiatrist because of an Insecurity
| Complex

So keep it
Like i did with my windows 98
Plug in to Vizo HD-TV
And Network it back to My XP,
Win2000sp4, ME, Win3.1 and Windows 7

I Garbage No PC

All bad links!

"OldGuy" wrote in message
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| All bad links!
http://store.mynews.ath.cx/users/MPWG/WinXp_Win98.jpg

Thank You Guy
I Fix it..............

Hot-Text wrote:
"OldGuy" wrote in message
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All bad links!
http://store.mynews.ath.cx/users/MPWG/WinXp_Win98.jpg

Thank You Guy
I Fix it..............

That's it???

It might to nice to reveal your secret solution.