Computer Security & Viruses/Digital TV4PC

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Expert: - 8/25/2009


Question
I received a SPAM which I usually delete all spams but this one is for something called Digital TV for PC. Supposedly a person would be able to watch tv through their pc without any charges.

Do you know anything about this? The email address is .

Is this something safe to download to my computer or is this another virus/trick?

Thanks!

Answer

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Zebbie:

I would NOT click on any link or image in a message you consider SPAM. If you'd like to see what's available for free, you can go directly to Fox, ABC, A&E, Discover and other networks as well as YouTube.com

There's also this site: http://www.watchfreetvonline.net/
but I can't vouch for their comments about the various TV sites.

And don't install a new player to view TV shows unless you're absolutely sure you need and want it. Most shows should be viewable in one or more of these players: Windows Media Player, Quicktime, RealPlayer, or FlashPlayer

See also: http://www.scamfreeinternet.com/?p=30
http://askbobrankin.com/free_satellite_tv_on_pc.html
http://hubpages.com/hub/Free-Satellite-TV-Scam  

James Filmer

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