What is going on? A few days ago I received notice of a new download from MS. I clicked on it and after loading it a balloon immediately informed me that I needed to install a legitimate copy of MS office that mine was falsified. I live in Brazil and my previous software was invaded by viruses, we turned it over to a computer person. I think he emptied it out and installed new programs. Hey, but what the heck do I know, I am just a grandma type person who knows nothing more than the on and off switch.
Is this a virus or the real thing and what can I do? We were planning to change to a completley new Mac system in just a few months. I don't want to buy a new Office system now. Is MS going to keep bugging me 10 times per day or worse?
Is anyone having a similar problem? I notice something about the software that says its origin Uruguay. Was this computer targeted because the language I use on the computer is Portuguese?
2006-07-27 04:23:59 · 12 answers · asked by Riorose 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
sounds like your repair person re-installed an illegitimate copy of MS. that won't go away. Try installing Open Office. It recognizes most MS Office documents, it's FREE, and it will get you through until you get your Mac. http://www.openoffice.org
2006-07-27 04:29:01 · answer #1 · answered by dimbulb52 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you are going to convert to mac soon anyway, you can prob download some new trial versions of MS office. i m sorry i dont have the site to give you.
also, if the computer person you took it to is a business, then you should go back to them and complain. they should not have put unauthorized software on your computer.
also depending on how old your computer is, now a days they give you copies of the software that come with the computer. go ahead reinstall the programs yourself if you have them. just pop in the CD and you will be guided thru the rest.
2006-07-27 11:31:54 · answer #2 · answered by barbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its MS's new updates they now scan your computer and its cd keys so make sure your using legal software if not then they pop up stuff to bug you but they cant do anything about it. just dont download anymore new updates.
2006-07-27 11:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move to Canada
2006-07-27 11:24:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't automatically download stuff from MS if you have illegal software.
2006-07-27 11:27:21 · answer #5 · answered by spudric13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem i just got a new computer
*i never had that problem*
2006-07-27 11:25:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a lightsaber from obi wan to destroy the evil empire.
2006-07-27 11:25:17 · answer #7 · answered by customdreammachines 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know talk to the comp guy again
2006-07-27 11:27:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all of the above.
2006-07-27 11:31:58 · answer #9 · answered by Kevin812 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha! there you are *get him my minions* he's on Yahoo Answers!
2006-07-27 11:25:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋