I Really Don't Like...

Kenna · 01-02-2011, 11:48 AM

My computer telling me "CRITICAL ERROR, CAN'T FIND HARD DRIVE, HARD DRIVE ERRORS, NO SPACE FOUND ON HARD DRIVE...."

Computer Owners, BEWARE.....Possible Online Scam

While online last night - out of the blue- I received a pop up "Java License Agreement".... I thought it was a hoax, so I clicked "do not agree"....it proceeded to tell me that if I didn't agree, that all my files and programs "may not work unless you agree to the Java License Agreement User Terms".... so I sat there and read several pages of the Terms....nothing seemed out of place, so I thought this may be a Java update process? I hit agree, not wanting to loose files or access to programs. POOF!!! Out of no where, a "Quick Defrag" icon appears on my desktop and then all the crazy error messages about NO HARD DRIVE FOUND, CRITICALLY LOW DISK SPACE, CRITICAL ERRORS FOUND ON HARD DRIVE, MUST RUN DEFRAG.... (it really had me believing that I had major system problems and was about to loose my hard drive

but when I checked my "system", it told me I had 190 GB free of 223 GB...

that didn't show low disk space, I was really befuddled then!)

I have NEVER seen this "Quick Defrag" icon or function on my computer before..... but I thought it had something to do with my System and Security Alerts? OHHHHHH I WAS SO WRONG!! I hit the defrag button, it quickly ran through a few "system errors found" and FAILED nearly every one.... then , here's the catch, it said I needed an ADVANCED DEFRAG and that I MUST PURCHASE the Advanced plan!!! At that point, I knew I'd been had!!! This was a scam and it appears I'd been hacked with some malicious software, etc (sorry, I'm not a skilled Tech like Linus or Orgranic....just a pissed off computer owner) It appears to be a scam to get your personal information and checking account info, etc. I'm not sure, but what I am sure of is all this crap happened AFTER I agreed to the Java License Agreement pop up window.... I refused to purchase anything, and proceeded to trouble shoot all these damn Critical Errors and everything shutting down on me. The Quick Defrag kept telling me that the only way to fix things was to PURCHASE their Advanced Plan. I was in panic mode, thinking my hard drive was crashing.....(don't get me started on the "Extended Warranty" from Best Buy which seems to be a "Gotchyer $80 and Ran With It" Plan!)

Well, my smart Roomie reminded me that I could "Restore" my computer to an earlier time. I did this, and low and behold! It removed that damn Quick Defrag thing.... and so far, I haven't had a problem. NOOOOO critical errors makes for a very happy Sweet. Thanks to a smart Roomie!!....who knows I just wanted to dump my coffee all over my computer and run over it with his truck!

I just wanted to warn everyone of the possible scam to get your information and checking/credit cards. It appears to be nothing but a scam and there was NEVER anything wrong with my hard drive. I hope no one has to deal with the frustration and that I did to find this out.

katsarecool · 01-02-2011, 01:52 PM

Sweet, I have been hacked a few times and I think hackers and scammers should be drawn and quartered!!!

Mister Bent · 01-02-2011, 02:07 PM

James messing up my nicely made bed to get under the covers.

Cute, but annoying.

mole

Soon · 01-02-2011, 02:13 PM

my 2 week holiday coming to a close!

afixer · 01-02-2011, 07:08 PM

the way some of my so called friends are acting lately.

Gemme · 01-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet

My computer telling me "CRITICAL ERROR, CAN'T FIND HARD DRIVE, HARD DRIVE ERRORS, NO SPACE FOUND ON HARD DRIVE...."

Computer Owners, BEWARE.....Possible Online Scam

While online last night - out of the blue- I received a pop up "Java License Agreement".... I thought it was a hoax, so I clicked "do not agree"....it proceeded to tell me that if I didn't agree, that all my files and programs "may not work unless you agree to the Java License Agreement User Terms".... so I sat there and read several pages of the Terms....nothing seemed out of place, so I thought this may be a Java update process? I hit agree, not wanting to loose files or access to programs. POOF!!! Out of no where, a "Quick Defrag" icon appears on my desktop and then all the crazy error messages about NO HARD DRIVE FOUND, CRITICALLY LOW DISK SPACE, CRITICAL ERRORS FOUND ON HARD DRIVE, MUST RUN DEFRAG.... (it really had me believing that I had major system problems and was about to loose my hard drive

but when I checked my "system", it told me I had 190 GB free of 223 GB...

that didn't show low disk space, I was really befuddled then!)

I have NEVER seen this "Quick Defrag" icon or function on my computer before..... but I thought it had something to do with my System and Security Alerts? OHHHHHH I WAS SO WRONG!! I hit the defrag button, it quickly ran through a few "system errors found" and FAILED nearly every one.... then , here's the catch, it said I needed an ADVANCED DEFRAG and that I MUST PURCHASE the Advanced plan!!! At that point, I knew I'd been had!!! This was a scam and it appears I'd been hacked with some malicious software, etc (sorry, I'm not a skilled Tech like Linus or Orgranic....just a pissed off computer owner) It appears to be a scam to get your personal information and checking account info, etc. I'm not sure, but what I am sure of is all this crap happened AFTER I agreed to the Java License Agreement pop up window.... I refused to purchase anything, and proceeded to trouble shoot all these damn Critical Errors and everything shutting down on me. The Quick Defrag kept telling me that the only way to fix things was to PURCHASE their Advanced Plan. I was in panic mode, thinking my hard drive was crashing.....(don't get me started on the "Extended Warranty" from Best Buy which seems to be a "Gotchyer $80 and Ran With It" Plan!)

Well, my smart Roomie reminded me that I could "Restore" my computer to an earlier time. I did this, and low and behold! It removed that damn Quick Defrag thing.... and so far, I haven't had a problem. NOOOOO critical errors makes for a very happy Sweet. Thanks to a smart Roomie!!....who knows I just wanted to dump my coffee all over my computer and run over it with his truck!

I just wanted to warn everyone of the possible scam to get your information and checking/credit cards. It appears to be nothing but a scam and there was NEVER anything wrong with my hard drive. I hope no one has to deal with the frustration and that I did to find this out.

Virus. It sounds like a virus and likely got onto your system via a cookie or in the shadows of other, legitimate software on your system. Once it's cleaned off, you should be fine. Just be careful where you go online and what you click on. FB and Myspace are notorious for transmitting them.

You are absolutely right, though. The goal is to get your information. Good for you for not doing it.

01-02-2011, 11:48 AM	#1
Kenna Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Fiery, Sassy, Tough As Nails, Femme Tomboy Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: I am your favorite hello and hardest goodbye. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC & CO Posts: 4,806 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,624 Thanked 12,191 Times in 3,779 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	My computer telling me "CRITICAL ERROR, CAN'T FIND HARD DRIVE, HARD DRIVE ERRORS, NO SPACE FOUND ON HARD DRIVE...." Computer Owners, BEWARE.....Possible Online Scam While online last night - out of the blue- I received a pop up "Java License Agreement".... I thought it was a hoax, so I clicked "do not agree"....it proceeded to tell me that if I didn't agree, that all my files and programs "may not work unless you agree to the Java License Agreement User Terms".... so I sat there and read several pages of the Terms....nothing seemed out of place, so I thought this may be a Java update process? I hit agree, not wanting to loose files or access to programs. POOF!!! Out of no where, a "Quick Defrag" icon appears on my desktop and then all the crazy error messages about NO HARD DRIVE FOUND, CRITICALLY LOW DISK SPACE, CRITICAL ERRORS FOUND ON HARD DRIVE, MUST RUN DEFRAG.... (it really had me believing that I had major system problems and was about to loose my hard drive but when I checked my "system", it told me I had 190 GB free of 223 GB... that didn't show low disk space, I was really befuddled then!) I have NEVER seen this "Quick Defrag" icon or function on my computer before..... but I thought it had something to do with my System and Security Alerts? OHHHHHH I WAS SO WRONG!! I hit the defrag button, it quickly ran through a few "system errors found" and FAILED nearly every one.... then , here's the catch, it said I needed an ADVANCED DEFRAG and that I MUST PURCHASE the Advanced plan!!! At that point, I knew I'd been had!!! This was a scam and it appears I'd been hacked with some malicious software, etc (sorry, I'm not a skilled Tech like Linus or Orgranic....just a pissed off computer owner) It appears to be a scam to get your personal information and checking account info, etc. I'm not sure, but what I am sure of is all this crap happened AFTER I agreed to the Java License Agreement pop up window.... I refused to purchase anything, and proceeded to trouble shoot all these damn Critical Errors and everything shutting down on me. The Quick Defrag kept telling me that the only way to fix things was to PURCHASE their Advanced Plan. I was in panic mode, thinking my hard drive was crashing.....(don't get me started on the "Extended Warranty" from Best Buy which seems to be a "Gotchyer $80 and Ran With It" Plan!) Well, my smart Roomie reminded me that I could "Restore" my computer to an earlier time. I did this, and low and behold! It removed that damn Quick Defrag thing.... and so far, I haven't had a problem. NOOOOO critical errors makes for a very happy Sweet. Thanks to a smart Roomie!!....who knows I just wanted to dump my coffee all over my computer and run over it with his truck! I just wanted to warn everyone of the possible scam to get your information and checking/credit cards. It appears to be nothing but a scam and there was NEVER anything wrong with my hard drive. I hope no one has to deal with the frustration and that I did to find this out. __________________ **************************** She has been through hell, so believe me when I say, fear her when she looks into a fire and smiles. ~E.Corona~

01-02-2011, 01:52 PM	#2
katsarecool Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Woman Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between Athens and Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,849 Thanked 1,765 Times in 734 Posts Rep Power: 323367	Sweet, I have been hacked a few times and I think hackers and scammers should be drawn and quartered!!! __________________

01-02-2011, 02:07 PM	#3
Mister Bent Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,905 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,151 Thanked 5,825 Times in 1,722 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I really don't like... James messing up my nicely made bed to get under the covers. Cute, but annoying. mole __________________ Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats. - H. L. Mencken

01-02-2011, 02:13 PM	#4
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,093 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	my 2 week holiday coming to a close!

01-02-2011, 07:08 PM	#5
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