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by Oleksandr Kamennyi
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I got an email from a group all team email stating update requested - is that bogus?

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Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

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*****

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Nice to meet you, *****!
How long do you use Allteam

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this was from *****@aol.com

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I don't who they are?

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Do you use some subscriptions that you need to update?

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The message was important notice - update requested.

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I don't know - I have been using aol since they first were established.

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The software was just update not too long ago. I send messages and install PDF copies of books I have written and a software program for stock I call StockTracker to people I contact - all for FREE,

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Yes,correct
Have you opened that email?

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yes

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And does it contain any links?

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I have zone alarm on my hardware to protect from viruses - etc.
email address and password.

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I got that, have you checked whether any upgrades are available?

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no

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If bogus zone alarm would have caught the problem - if it was capable. They are getting smarter in capturing bad stuff.

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Can you please follow the:

  • Launch AOL Desktop Gold.
  • Sign in with your username and password.
  • In the top menu bar, click Help | About AOL.
  • If you see 'Revision 11. x. xxx' or higher, you're using the most updated version of AOL Desktop Gold and will continue to get updates automatically.
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If not - how do I get back with you?

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We are available 24/7, you can refer your questions anytime.

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can you check it for me on my machine?

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Unfortunately,no
But I'm sure you will be able to do that alone. I'm here with you

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can't you take over my machine?

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no, I can't
Anyway, I don't think it's a good idea to pay for something, you don't know about

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I have had service companies over the years do services on my machine. Ask your company to offer this service.

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We are Howly - an online expert question-and-answer website that connects users with verified technical experts that can assist with any tech-related issue.
ok, sure we are working on it

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if I am using rev 11.x. xxx or higher - than what? if not than should I get an OK to use the email infr from that person?

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Can you please copy and send me that email?

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give me your email address

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Or just copy and paste it here, please
or make a screenshot

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send me- your email - and state on the subject from ***** - send to *****@aol.com

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I'll than send you what I got from that other person

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That way we could correspond without the capability back and forth through your company.

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Please do not click anything, I advise you not to do that, as we are not sure of the context of the message

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That presents a problem - coping something and pasting could be a hazard.

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You are doing good

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Ill just check the desktop gold to check the revision I have.

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so to get the latest revision I have what do I enter?

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Was there some upgrade available?
If you want to go to the latest version please follow:

  • Search your inbox for the subject line 'Get Started with AOL Desktop Gold'.
  • Open the email.
  • Click Download AOL Desktop Gold or Update Now.
  • Navigate to your Downloads folder and click Save.
  • Follow the installation steps listed below
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I am talking to log into the system - isn't there a special way to log in and get revision number? I just copied the above info and will try what you stated.

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ok

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you too send me your email and Ill send you software and books - I was money mgr. ***** and software writer since 1967 - now have written 7 books 4 published worldwide. I write on ethics and moral ideas. all free.

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oh that's incredible

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I am going to logoff now

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Is there anything else I can do for you today?

Customer Replay

no thanks
just keep in touch

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Thank you for chatting with us today!

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