Re: IS IT MICROSOFT'S MESSAGE AND REQUEST FOR $$

From: Colin Nash [MVP] (x_at_x)
Date: 05/20/04 

Date: Wed, 19 May 2004 21:39:45 -0400

Sorry, the CORRECT address for the real Microsoft site is
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

"Colin Nash [MVP]" <cnash x@x mvps.org> wrote in message
news:uADcmigPEHA.3140@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> No, it is not legitimate.
>
> All updates are available for free from
> http://www.windowupdate.microsoft.com -- which *is* Microsoft's site. It
> is a very good idea to make sure you are up-to-date by visiting the
Windows
> Update site.
>
> windowspatch.info is a scam selling you something you can get for free!
>
>
> --
> Colin Nash
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Printing/Imaging/Hardware
>
>
>
> "John" <jbjewell@tm.net> wrote in message
> news:f59801c43e07$21dea8b0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> > While trying to download and install the updates for
> > Windows XP, I keep getting a message that I need to log
> > on to "windowspatch.info" to avoid an error from "buffer
> > overrun". Logging onto the site, I'm told that I must
> > pay $19.95 to purchase and download a patch for XP that
> > is "critical".
> >
> > Is this a Microsoft site and is it legitimate?
> >
> > I'm hesitant to give my credit card number until I know
> > for sure.
>
>

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