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603 343-8331

This is Shane Fowler, President of Fowler Computer in Rochester NH. For many years now I’ve been offering on site or mobile computer repair services to folks in places like Dover NH, Somerworth NH, Rochester NH, and Milton NH.

The types of computer repair

Our dependence on technology is increasing day by day. Even a small problem in the operating system disrupts our lives and hinder our work. With the development of new technologies, it also comes with many technical problems such as viral infections, the spyware attacks on the operating system, network problems and hardware failures. Therefore, fast and effective problem solving is always necessary to solve all your technical problems without interrupting your work.

With the indispensable use of computers in our daily lives, we can not imagine experiencing a problem that leaves us without our computers and try to have the computer service immediately. But because of the turmoil of life, it is not possible for us to go to a computer service center every time and get the repair system, leaving days without a computer. Seeing need today, there are many fast and efficient fault-line that will solve your problem in a fraction of time. Many of us do not need to include repair of professional computer and try to solve the problem of “connected system alone. Before going to any site computer repair service, It ‘s very important to be aware of the different types of services offered by data centers for repair:
1. IT services such as installation and configuration of network (LAN / WAN Setup).
2. Virus and spyware removal. The installation of an anti-virus software for a proactive approach to external attacks.
3. repair of equipment: laptop / Mac / PC, printer, scanner, motherboard, CD / DVD-ROM, etc.
4. The problems related to Web development and layout, graphic design
5. Firewall configuration and messaging security.
6. Windows OS Installation and Troubleshooting
7. backup and data recovery
8. Tutorial employees to solve minor problems at home

So, what are some of the services offered by service providers. Before taking any online computer repair service, it is very important to check the different types of services they offer. While there is no need to switch between different sites computer repair services for various services. It ‘also very important to verify that there is a team of technical experts to solve problems related to the personal computer, as this would help solve the problem quickly and efficiently. It ‘better to go to these online services for computer repair that you need to guarantee to quickly resolve the problem the rest of the money. As such, it promises pressure on engineers to work effectively and quickly solve the problem

There are 4 things i strive for

Affordable computer repair in Rochester NH- why even bother repairing your computer if its going to cost you an arm and a leg. Fowler Computer can do a diagnostic and see if the computer is worth fixing before spending a lot of money.

Professional computer repair in Rochester NH- highly skilled in all aspects of computer repair we give you the fastest results. Don’t spend money to have a computer technician guess at what is wrong. FIX your computer right the first time.

Dependable computer repair-the best computer repair shop in Rochester New Hampshire or the best computer repair shop in the world still has to stick to a schedule if we don’t show up when we say that we will then you are not getting your computer repaired.

Local Computer Repair Service in Rochester NH

603 343-8331

Fowler Computer Repair in Rochester NH has moved to East Rochester NH.

Computer Repair of desktop and laptop computers in Rochester N.H. and Southern M.E.(Berwick, Lebanon, Sanford, Acton)

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My name is Shane Fowler of Fowler ComputerRepair located in Rochester N.H. We are moving to East Rochester N.H. at the end of September. We will still service our computer repair clients in Dover NH, Somersworth NH and Rochester, but will now offer an even greater coverage into Maine. Please call if outside 30 miles of Rochester N.H.for mileage rates.

• I offer on site service which means you don’t have to worry about untangling that mess of wires behind the computer.

• I take the time to explain what went on with your computer before you brought it in, and what you can do to prevent it from happening again.
• I always take the time to educate my customers on how to do updating of their Operating System, Anti-Virus, and Anti Malware software.

List of Services

Remove Spyware, Malware, Adware & Viruses

Data Recovery

Computer Hardware Repair

Computer Software Repair

Install New Desktop or Laptop Computer

Install Wireless Router

Install Wireless Printer

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You don’t want to repair your computer every year!

The majority of computer users either have little to no protection against on-line threats such as spyware, pop ups and viruses. Many people think they have to send in their computers for repair yearly or buy all kinds of software to keep their computers free of virus and ad-ware?

We have found that the reason is because computer users just don’t know what the good free programs are called, haven’t taken the time to test out different programs, and don’t know which ones they need in order to take care of the situation. Fowler Computer now offers a short list of must haves for your computer so you are not always bringing your computer into the repair shop for service. If you are not sure what any of the below computer repair utilities do please call us with any questions.

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Spyware-Adware

Spybot Search & Destroy-Detects and removes present spyware.

Spyware Blaster-Prevents spyware from getting into your computer.

Hijackthis-an advanced program for removing malware.

Virus Protection

Avast Antivirus-The Antivirus of choice at Fowler Computer Repair

Utilities

Ccleaner- a great temporary internet file cleaner and registry cleaner.

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Most of these computer repair utilities can be found either at the authors site or at download.com

We service the following areas

Computer Repair New Hampshire, Computer Repair Maine, Computer Repair Massachusetts, Rochester NH, Milton NH, Milton Mills NH, Dover NH, Durham NH, Newmarket NH, North Hampton NH, Hampton NH, Exeter NH, Stratham NH, Lee NH, Nottingham NH, Raymond NH, Newfields NH, East Rochester,Hampton Falls NH, Kingston NH,West Rochester, Kensington NH, Newton NH, Brentwood NH, Epping NH, Farmington NH Somersworth NH, Berwick ME, South Berwick NH, Union NH, Acton ME Sanford ME, Wells ME, Ogunquit ME, Kittery ME, Hampton Beach, Greater Rochester Lebanon ME, York ME, Cape Neddick ME, Portsmouth NH, Newington NH, Rye NH, Newcastle NH, Danville NH, Lee NH, Rollinsford NH, Newburyport MA, Amesbury MA, Salisbury MA, West Newbury MA, Newbury MA, Groveland MA, Haverhill MA,

Missing HAL.DLL Error Corrupt Boot.INI file Quick Fix for missing Hal.dll error

If you have a crashed hard drive do not reformat your computer. You will lose all of your valuable information.

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Hal.dll errors…The Whole Story behind Hal.dll

Yesterday at Fowler Computer we had a customer who had tried to install the service pack updates for Windows XP (SP2). He previously had Sp1a that Came with his Dell Dimension 4600 Desktop.

He tried on the phone for hours with Dell to get his dell dimension computer back up and running but could not get into Windows and had very important files. 2500+ pictures for his ebay business, as well as address book, outlook emails, and invoice data would be lost if he simply reinstalled windows without some help recovering the data first.

A technician from the Fowler Computer Repair Office in Rochester NH was sent to his house to assess the situation and had all of the data recovered in just one day.

If you try the solution to the Hal.dll error below and can’t solve it yourself then Call Fowler Computer at 603-343-8331.

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UPDATE: My phone plan does not reach Outside of the United States please email only shane@fowlercomputer.com I have had a couple calls from the UK and I am not able to return your calls so email me. shane@fowlercomputer.com

Windows XP- Missing HAL.DLL

Error Message: Cannot Find WindowsSystem32hal.dll

TRY THIS FIRST

Get the Windows XP CD, doesn’t matter if it’s one to upgrade, or to install Windows, any of them work.

Let it start the setup process. Then, when it gives you the option, press “R” to go into the recovery console.

once in, it asks you to select which windows installation you want to go into. Just type “1″ and hit enter.
For me, I just hit enter for the admin password, but if you have one, type it in and press enter.

You should now be in the C:WINDOWS directory. If not, navigate there I guess, although you should be there by default.
Next, type in the following command:

Code:

expand d:i386hal.dl_

(Replace D with the letter assigned to the CD drive that the Windows CD is in)
If it gives you an option to overwrite the file, type “Y” and hit enter. If it doesn’t, type in the command again, and it should ask you if you want to overwrite it.
Finally, type “exit”, and your PC should reboot normally. =D

Hal.dll might not be missing anymore. You’ll soon find out if you see the error or not.

That is the fix if the problem is actually the hal.dll file, it might also be the boot.ini file.

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Another possible fix.

So far, this has been traced to an incorrect BOOT.INI file. To gain access to the Boot.ini:

Go to Start/Run and type in: msconfig. Then go to the Boot.ini Tab. Or…Right click the My Computer icon/Properties/
Advanced/Startup and Recovery/Settings/System Startup/Edit.

How to Edit the BOOT.INI File in Windows XP

This user had 1 hard drive, partitioned into C and D drives. His BOOT.INI file looked like this: (the erroneous lines are in “blue”)

[boot loader]
timeout=1
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(3)WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(3)WINDOWS=”Microsoft Windows XP Professional” /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)WINNT=”Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional” /fastdetect

The 3 in the erroneous lines, above, points to the 3rd partition on the first physical hard disk. Since this user only had 2 partitions, this value was incorrect. Changing the value to 2, in both lines, allowed the user to complete Windows XP’s setup.

The corrected BOOT.INI looked like this:

[boot loader]
timeout=1
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)WINDOWS
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(2)WINDOWS=”Microsoft Windows XP Professional” /fastdetect
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)WINNT=”Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional” /fastdetect

HAL – Hardware Abstraction Layer (hal.dll)

HAL is Microsoft’s abbreviation for the Hardware Abstraction Layer, the technology and drivers that let the Windows NT, 2000, and XP operating systems communicate with your PC’s hardware. HAL is one of several features–along with the NT file system (NTFS) that replaced the much less secure MS-DOS–that make NT-based operating systems more secure and reliable than Windows 95, 98, and Me.

HAL.dll prevents applications from directly accessing your PC’s system memory, CPU, or hardware devices (such as video and sound cards)–a method that can prevent many device conflicts and crashes. Unfortunately, HAL.dll sometimes also slows or stops DOS games and programs, which need to load their own memory managers or control hardware directly for better performance.

With HAL.dll in the way, developers must rewrite or even abandon their older software in favor of newer, HAL-compatible versions. Microsoft has pressured hardware makers to provide or support technologies such as MMX, DirectX, and 3D graphics language OpenGL, all of which allow fast but indirect access to the advanced high-performance features of video, sound, and CPU hardware. Such access also makes for a better visual experience when using Windows for Web and productivity applications; improved graphics performance is evident all over Windows XP’s new user interface.

Tip: To see which HAL.dll is currently installed, open Device Manager, and expand the Computer branch. The entry that
appears in this branch corresponds to the currently installed HAL.

HAL.DLL is Missing – Updated by MVP Alex Nichol

Option 1:

Boot from your CD and follow the directions to start Recovery Console. If you cannot get into recovery console seek the advice of a professional.

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Then:

Attrib -H -R -S C:Boot.ini
DEL C:Boot.ini
BootCfg /Rebuild
Fixboot

Option 2:

Boot from your CD and follow the directions below to start Recovery Console.

Insert the Setup compact disc (CD) and restart the computer. If prompted, select any options required to boot from the CD.
When the text-based part of Setup begins, follow the prompts; choose the repair or recover option by pressing R.

If you have a dual-boot or multiple-boot system, choose the installation that you need to access from the Recovery Console.
When prompted, type the Administrator password. (if you didn’t create one try pressing enter).

At the system prompt, type Recovery Console commands; type help for a list of commands, or help commandname for help on a specific command.

Most likely you will need to expand the file from the CD. The command would be expand d:i386hal.dl_ c:windowssystem32hal.dll. Substitute d: for the drive letter of your CD. Once you have expanded the file type “exit” to exit the Recovery Console and restart the computer.

TIP: Recovering Windows XP using the Recovery Console

Update:

Shaun Gray (3/2005) states:

Let me review my experience / problem with hal.DLL with you all:

I Received a computer with win XP home sp2 that after uninstalling IML4, and Installing IML5, and rebooting. (IML being Imesh light)
Computer displayed windows rootsystem32hal.dll is missing or corrupt, please re-install.

NO MODES would boot from advanced boot options
Only bootable option was from CD
Repair console would not EDIT system from OEM XP HOME CD
FixMBR did not solve anything
Bootcfg /list, bootcfg /rebuild did not solve anything
Fixboot did not solve anything

Solution Option 1 wouldn’t work with multi attributes with out “|” in between them. ******
Solution Option 1 didn’t solve anything, except inadvertently adding a second OS to boot.ini
Solution Option 2 was unusable with OEM XP HOME SP2 CD.
Solution Opt 2 with XP PRO SP2 Integrated CD “Functioned”, but was “unable to expand file”

REINSTALLING WINDOWS IS NOT AN OPTION.

Final Solution:

Removed hard drive from system.
Added Hard drive to a 2nd WORKING XP PRO System. As Slave on Cable select.

***(all references to “D:” are the Slave Hard drive damaged windows)***

Booted system and enabled – Explorertoolsfolder options

Display contents of system folders.
Show Hidden Files and Folders.
UN-check Hide Protected OS Files.

Go to “D:” open Boot.ini in NOTEPAD, remove the Extra OS’s added with option 1.
Close and Save changes to Boot.ini

Go to “My Computer” Right click on “D:” select SEARCH “D:”

Search “All or Part of the File Name” = “hal”

Hal.dll may or may not be found in “D:WINDOWSSystem32” either way it’s no good.
A working copy of hal.dll WILL be found in “C:WINDOWSServicePackFilesi386”
COPY THAT FILE “D:WINDOWSServicePackFilesi386hal.dll”
And Paste it to “D:WINDOWSSystem32” folder; if it asks to overwrite say YES.

You may now un-do the changes made to Explorertoolsfolder options to RE-Hide files.
Shut Down the computer.

Remove the 2nd Drive and reinstall it to its own tower as Master.

You should Now be able to boot the computer up as if nothing ever happened.

With the exception that it will prompt you to reinstall some drivers, Just say YES and let it auto detect …THEY ARE ALREADY THERE. And will setup fine.

This “FIX” assumes that the computer in question HAS at ther very least service pack1, if not service pack 2.

If these patches have NOT been installed , I dont belive any such Reserve copy of hal.dll will wxist on the drive!

If these tips don’t work and you need your data…

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• Troubleshooting hardware/software

• Virus/Spyware Problems

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Computer Repair In Rochester NH By Fowler Computer (603) 343-8331

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How can Fowler Computer of Rochester NH repair my computer better than anyone else?

Yes, that’s a pretty bold statement..

Imagine you come in for computer repair due to a virus, spware or other malware. You click the first website  that comes up on google and decide to call them. How do you know whether the computer repair company you call really cares about giving you the best service or if they are just in the computer business becaue they want to make a fast buck, and move on to the next unsuspecting victim?

The Other Computer Repair Guys…

Other computer repair companies that I have talked with in the New hampshire area either don’t really know how to remove a virus or don’t want to spend the extra effort, and they will just completely wipe out your hard drive and reinstall the operating system without really trying to troubleshoot the problem that sent you in for computer repair in the first place. It ends up costing a whole lot more money because now someone has to reinstall all your software, your peripheral devices, and reconfigure all your security and desktop settings back to the way you had it when everything was fine. Not to mention that they will try to load you up with a bunch of junk software that doent really repair your computer, but keeps you at their mercy forever. It ends up costing a whole lot more money and all you get is a temporarily repaired computer and a bunch of junk software boxes to sit upon your bookshelf.

The problem with the computer repair industry is that anyone can call themselves a computer repair technician regardless of their real world expertise in computer hardware and software repair.

Many companies employ teenagers to do computer repair work on customers computers and then charge you $100, an hour for their inexperience.

Fowler computer repair offers 26 years of experience with PC’s. Not a combined 26 years of computer repair experience between 4 or 5 technicians.

We won’t treat you like your some kind of idiot!

All too often we hear from our New Hampshire clients how great our services are because we take the time to make sure that each customer understands how we did the repair and what caused the problem that needed to be fixed in the first place. Most importantly you want to know to avoid the problem in the future, or maybe we could even teach you how to repair your own computer next time something happens. The sky is the limit!  We will never talk down to you or try to talk way over your head to end a conversation, and we don’t assume you should know everything that we know about computer repair, otherwise why would you have called us?

Think of your computer as a pet that needs to go to the Vet. You care deeply about your family pictures and other files on your computer. You would want to be able to ask questions and have them answered in a respectful manner. We will never make you feel like you should already know something that you don’t.

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Just because you did not grow up using a computer your whole life doesn’t mean that you don’t deserve to know how to use your computer or even repair it yourself. Fowler Computer Repair offers in home classes to teach you how to use your computer, and even repair it when things go haywire.

Services We Offer You.

Computer Repair, Data Recovery, Virus repair, Networking, Upgrades, New Custom built PC’s and setup. Organic Search Engine Optimization Marketing and Branding… Call for more details.

(603) 343-8331 or visit our home page at below link.

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Fowler Computer won’t delete your files and settings while repairing your computer.

We’ve heard all to often that the “other computer repair technician” took my computer and said that they would save the files but when my computer came back it was empty. If you have thousands of pictures from years ago and hundreds of contacts in your email there is no problem getting that data back even if your computer won’t boot. 99% of the time we can recover files from a dead hard disk.

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I need my Computer Repaired. Where do I go for computer repair service in Rochester NH

Looking for computer repair Service in Portsmouth, Dover or Rochester NH?

Call Fowler Computer Repair at 603 343-8331.

Located in Rochester NH, Fowler Computer Repair offers pickups, drop offs and on site service to make it easier on you.

Don’t have the time or expertise to unhook the jumble of wires behind your computer. Fowler Computer Repair can go to your home and office during your schedule. Day or night Fowler Computer is there to help you with all of your computer needs.

We offer many different types of computer repair services including:

Data Deletion-Making sure your personal data is off of the computer before you donate it to someone.

Data Backup-for when your computer crashes and you need back valuable documents or pictures.

Spyware Removal-when you get too many popup ads and the computer doesnt respond the way it used to

Virus Removal- Get rid of those pesky viruses slowing down your computer systems performance.

Computer Upgrades- To get the best performance out of an existing computer system.

Custom Built Computers-for those that know the quality difference between buying a computer at a box store versus having a computer built to suit your needs.

User Training- Getting to know how to use your Personal Computer or laptop, online banking training, email, internet searches, myspace. Whatever you want to learn about Fowler Computer Repair can help.

Please call Fowler Computer Repair today at

603 343-8331

We serve the Rochester, Dover, Portsmouth areas and Southern Maine

Worm Attacks: Conficker Worm spotted stealing bank information in Utah University

Conficker Worm in Utah University

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The most complete guide to the conficker worm.


College Campuses are particularly vulnerable to
Worm/Virus attacks because of the number of computer
users that are networked together.

The conficker worm has affected 700 computers at the
 University of Utah.

 The worm can slow down PCs and
steal information.

The conficker worm has infiltrated computers at the
colleges of nursing, pharmacy and health as well as
hospitals and medical school computers.

University of Utah attacked by conficker worm.

Chris Nelson, the health sciences spokesman, said that
no patient data nor medical records were comprised.
“That’s secured in a much deeper way because of the
implications,” said Nelson.

The conficker worm could be siphoning login and
stealing bank information.

Source: Google

Conficker Worm in Utah University

How to know if you are infected by the Conficker Worm

According to Microsoft corporation some, all, or none of the following could be happening on computer systems infected by the conficker worm.

• Account lockout policies are being tripped.
• Automatic Updates, Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS), Windows Defender, and Error Reporting Services are disabled.
• Domain controllers respond slowly to client requests.
• The network is congested.
• Various security-related Web sites cannot be accessed.

What exactly is the Conficker Worm and how do I Prevent or Remove it?

Win32/Conficker is a worm that infects other computers across a network by exploiting a vulnerability in the Windows Server service (SVCHOST.EXE). If the vulnerability is successfully exploited, it could allow remote code execution when file sharing is enabled. Depending on the specific variant, it may also spread via removable drives and by exploiting weak passwords. It disables several important system services and security products and downloads arbitrary files.

Microsoft strongly recommends that users apply the update referred to in Security Bulletin MS08-067 immediately.

Known Variants of Conficker Worm

There are five known variants of the conficker worm labeled A-E.

Worm:Win32/Conficker.A
Worm:Win32/Conficker.B

Worm:Win32/Conficker.C

Worm:Win32/Conficker.D

Worm:Win32/Conficker.E

Microsoft also recommends that users ensure that their network passwords are strong to prevent this worm from spreading via weak administrator passwords. More information is available here.

System Changes that may be the cause of the conficker worm.

The following system changes may indicate the presence of this malware:

• The following services are disabled or fail to run:
Windows Security Center Service
Windows Update Auto Update Service
Background Intelligence Transfer Service
Windows Defender
Error Reporting Service
Windows Error Reporting Service

• Some accounts may be locked out due to the following registry modification, which may flood the network with connections:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters
“TcpNumConnections” = ”0x00FFFFFE”

• Users may not be able to connect to websites or online services that contain the following strings:
virus
spyware
malware
rootkit
defender
microsoft
symantec
norton
mcafee
trendmicro
sophos
panda
etrust
networkassociates
computerassociates
f-secure
kaspersky
jotti
f-prot
nod32
eset
grisoft
drweb
centralcommand
ahnlab
esafe
avast
avira
quickheal
comodo
clamav
ewido
fortinet
gdata
hacksoft
hauri
ikarus
k7computing
norman
pctools
prevx
rising
securecomputing
sunbelt
emsisoft
arcabit
cpsecure
spamhaus
castlecops
threatexpert
wilderssecurity
windowsupdate

That’s all for now folks. If you are infected with Conficker Worm and need help feel free to call Shane Fowler at Fowler Computer for computer repair service anywhere in the United States at (603) 343-8331.

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Data Recovery in Rochester NH by Fowler Computer Repair

Computer Repair in Rochester New Hampshire

Computer Repair

Need data recovery on a hard drive due to hal.dll error or other problems where windows will not boot to the hard drive?

Losing your valuable data, either by damage to your computer or accidental deletion is frustrating. Whether the lost files contain sensitive personal information such as bank statements, wills, resumes, treasured photographs, or data for your small business, the loss can be devastating and costly. Your data doesn’t have to stay lost, however. Data recovery services that specialize in restoring files that most people wouldn’t think would be recoverable are available here.
We offer data recovery services to help you get your valuable pictures documents and spreadsheets back off of a crashed computer. If we can’t recover your target data then there is no charge.

Call or email for Data Recovery Service. Immediate service available.

Email: shane@fowlercomputer.com with your specifics or call (603)-343-8331

If outside of NH, ME, MA.

You will be given detailed instructions on how to remove and pack your hard drive for shipping. If you would like to send your entire computer (minus keyboard mouse and monitor) shipping instructions can be provided for that as well.

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Thanks to all of you readers that have posted comments on my site. They definately have helped me come up with new ideas for how I can help out with repair issues.

If you are a new visitor with a computer repair issue and those other message board forums want you to sign up to ask a question or charge a subscription price to answer your question just remember that you can always  and it is no trouble at all.

If you or anyone you know needs Remote computer repair or Phone support because you feel you just can’t go at it alone, please know that you can call anytime from anyplace.

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I recently received this in my inbox..its a scam

Dear valued PayPal member:

PayPal is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its community of buyers and sellers. To protect the security of your account, PayPal employs some of the most advanced security systems in the world and our anti-fraud teams regularly screen the PayPal system for unusual activity.

Recently, our Account Review Team identified some unusual activity in your paypal account. In accordance with PayPal’s User Agreement and to ensure that your account has not been compromised, access to your paypal account was limited. Your account access will remain limited until this issue has been resolved. This is a fraud prevention measure meant to ensure that your account is not compromised.

In order to secure your paypal account and quickly restore full access, we may require some specific information from you for the following reason:

We would like to ensure that your paypal account was not accessed by an unauthorized third party. Because protecting the security of your account is our primary concern, we have limited access to sensitive PayPal account features.

We understand that this may be an inconvenience but please understand that this temporary limitation is for your protection.

Case ID Number: PP-040-187-541

We encourage you to log in to your paypal account and restore full access as soon as possible. Should access to your account remain limited for an extended period of time, it may result in further limitations on the use of your account.

However, failure to restore your records will result in paypal account suspension.

Please update your records on or before December 13, 2008.

Once you have updated your account records, your PayPal session will not be interrupted and will continue as normal.

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DO NOT ENTER YOUR INFORMATION AT THIS WEBSITE ABOVE THIS IS NOT AN AUTHENTIC PAYPAL SITE!!!

By the way this link really goes to the following which is the scammers website, most likely in Nigeria or the U.K. (That’s where most scams are from)

letter continued…

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand that this is a security measure meant to help protect you and your paypal account. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department

PayPal Email ID PP522

Accounts Management As outlined in our User Agreement, PayPal will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements. Visit our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have any questions.

I reported this to spoof@paypal.com and received this email back

Dear Shane Fowler, Fower Computer,

Thank you for contacting PayPal about a fraudulent (spoof) email or Web
site. We appreciate you bringing this suspicious email to our attention.

We can confirm that the email you received was not sent by PayPal. Any
website which may be linked to this email is not authorized or used by
PayPal.

Our fraud prevention team is working to disable any website linked to
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1. Log in to your paypal account at https://www.paypal.com
2. Select the “Resolution Center” subtab.
3. Click “Open a dispute.”
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5. Enter or select the transaction ID for the transaction you would like
to dispute, then click “Continue.”
6. Complete the report for Unauthorized Use on a PayPal Account, then
click “Continue.”
7. Confirm that the claim is correct, then click “Submit.”

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3. Under the “Report a Problem” column, click on “Unauthorized
Transaction.”
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5. Confirm that the transaction in question is unauthorized then click
“Continue.”
6. Complete the report for Unauthorized Use on a PayPal Account, then
click “Preview.”
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at www.paypal.com/idprotection.
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Thank you again for sending us your report. We appreciate your efforts
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Sincerely,

PayPal
PayPal Account Review Department
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I just received this message. The link redirects to pelospal.com

Fowler Computer
Senior Technical Consultant
Office Phone: (603) 343-8331

Dear valued PayPal member:

PayPal is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its
community of buyers and sellers. To protect the security of your
account, PayPal employs some of the most advanced security systems in
the world and our anti-fraud teams regularly screen the PayPal system
for unusual activity.

Recently, our Account Review Team identified some unusual activity in
your account. In accordance with PayPal’s User Agreement and to ensure
that your account has not been compromised, access to your account was
limited. Your account access will remain limited until this issue has
been resolved. This is a fraud prevention measure meant to ensure that
your account is not compromised.

In order to secure your account and quickly restore full access, we
may require some specific information from you for the following
reason:

We would like to ensure that your account was not accessed by an
unauthorized third party. Because protecting the security of your
account is our primary concern, we have limited access to sensitive
PayPal account features.
We understand that this may be an inconvenience but please understand
that this temporary limitation is for your protection.

Case ID Number: PP-040-187-541

We encourage you to log in and restore full access as soon as
possible. Should access to your account remain limited for an
extended period of time, it may result in further limitations on the
use of your account.

However, failure to restore your records will result in account
suspension.

Please update your records on or before August 12, 2006.

Once you have updated your account records, your PayPal session will
not be interrupted and will continue as normal.

To update your Paypal records click on the following link:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_login- run

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please understand
that this is a security measure meant to help protect you and your
account. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sincerely,
PayPal Account Review Department

PayPal Email ID PP522

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