Oct 11, 2014
Unfortunately I did not have time to speak to "Windows Support" caller. Had something else to do. Pity. I have a Linux box set up with TeamViewer--the "softwares" these folks usually have you download so they can take control of and "fix" your computer. (TeamViewer is, itself, a legitimate product which I use to help distant friends actually fix their computers.) My Linux TeamViewer is set up to deny control to outsiders--not that it would matter to "Windows Support" since it is Linux. BUT, I set it up so that when I link "Windows Support" computer to mine, I can take control of their box if they have not taken precautions. Been wanting to test it, but alas I've not the time today. Pity.