Re: HP computer

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@crazered wrote:
Seems every time I turn around I have to buy something from Microsoft to keep it running.

Judging by the responses in this thread, sounds like you are being scammed. PickyPicky3 maybe on to something.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

Foxxee · ‎10-03-2014

Yes, I am using a computer with Windows 10.

What are you buying? I've had this computer for 6 years. Haven't purchased anything at all except a mouse. If this one lasts another 2-3 years, I will buy a new one then.

The internet continues to get more sophisticated that over time the current operating systems and your computer may no longer support it. Then, they must update or come out with something new or you must buy a new computer to keep up with it.

So far, Microsoft is still supporting and updating 10, so you should be OK for some time yet if you are using that. Windows 11 should be around for a long time.

Caffeina · ‎03-09-2010

I've had five Windows computers, currently using three of them. Two of them are over nine years old. I have never bought anything for any of them to keep them running.

crazered · ‎04-01-2010

Security for computer it expired

I deal with the same oerson with iMicrosoft I feel he is honest

hckynutjohn · ‎06-15-2015

@crazered wrote:
Security for computer it expired
I deal with the same oerson with iMicrosoft I feel he is honest

@crazered

If you have read these posts by myself and many others, and still want to "deal with the same oerson with iMicrosoft I feel he is honest"?

You asked, we answered. It's your money, spend away!

hckynut 🇺🇸

hckynut(john)

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

DH and I have HP desktops and I have an HP laptop. All with MS Windows.

We've never had to pay Microsoft anything to upgrade or to install security and feature updates.

The only thing we pay for each year is the anti-virus software that we choose to use (not MS).

@crazered - Everyone here is telling you that s(he) doesn't have to "buy something from Microsoft to keep it running".

If what you say is true, sounds like your trusted guy has a good thing going, IMO. Or you're being scammed.

"" A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Pope

Caffeina · ‎03-09-2010

@crazered wrote:
Security for computer it expired
I deal with the same oerson with iMicrosoft I feel he is honest

@crazered

iMicrosoft?! Microsoft doesn't use that name ever. You've been scammed. I wonder what else this person has installed on your computer.

Security on a Windows computer never expires. It's always on there because it's part of the Windows operating system, and you don't have to pay extra for it.

If I were you I'd stop using the computer immediately, and find a trusted local expert to clean up the mess. Report the scammer to the feds too.

https://www.fbi.gov/video-repository/ic3-psa-kirsten-vangsness.mp4/view

https://www.ic3.gov/

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