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inadverently installed malicious software

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  • 06-01-2014 8:10pm
    #1
    willietherock
    Registered Users Posts: 1,005 ✭✭✭


    I downloaded pokerstove from a 3rd party file share site and it appears I ended up downloading at least one extra programme with it. When I boot up I get a message from “my PC backup” telling me to back up my files online. There is also a “MY PC BACKUP” shortcut on the besktop.
    Neither Microsoft Windows Essentials or Malwarebytes pick this up when I scan for it.
    How do I get rid of this programme correctly and make sure I didn’t download anything else.
    Thanks.


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    johndoe99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,879 ✭✭✭johndoe99


    MSE and Malwarebytes don't detect it as its not considered malware, even though it behaves like it.

    Try this:

    http://computervirusmanualremval.blogspot.ie/2013/06/uninstall-mypc-backup-to-disable-backup.html


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    uch
    Registered Users Posts: 7,008 ✭✭✭uch


    Have you removed it from Programs and Features ?

    21/25



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    #4
    Zillah
    Registered Users Posts: 17,371 ✭✭✭✭Zillah


    If Malwarebytes isn't detecting it then you very possibly have an option to uninstall it yourself. Bloat-ware rather than malware.


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    #5
    FuzzyCraic
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭FuzzyCraic


    Hi willietherock,

    i would advice you to run a CC cleaner and after this superantispyware (both apps have free versions!!!)

    Just google cc cleaner free download.
    If you are not very computer handy just watch this video first.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOySsDcv8Yk

    If you want to prevent issue like this in the future i would also advice you to download the Free winpatrol.
    Winpatrol is a free application that lets you know when certain changes are made to your computer.


    Also i would check if your antivirus client is updated. If you don t have one install one
    google free antivirus and pick one from the list : if would advice avast or avira,

    If you really wanna pump up your system security also install:
    comodo free firewall and file hippo update checker.

    Outdated software is always risky

    if you dont want to wast time installing all them apps go http://ninite.com/

    This is a multiinstaller which allows you to install all them apps in one row


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