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    Is this software from Microsoft?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by kenny1999, Apr 12, 2017.

  1. kenny1999

    kenny1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    is this "Ad-Aware" web companion pro from Microsoft? plz see screen capture

    Or is it just another adware??

    Because I am sure I didn't install this [​IMG]
     
    kenny1999, Apr 12, 2017
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  2. Spartan@HIDevolution

    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    LOL, that is Malware people get from not having an Adblocker :D
     
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  3. yutzybrian

    yutzybrian Notebook Consultant

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    It appears to be legitimate software after doing a quick Google search. Did you install any other software recently? Sometimes crap like that is included and you have to uncheck a box.
     
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    StormJumper Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you did a express or just installed without doing custom install then the user most likely installed this software and it isn't a Microsoft product just look at the name "by" lavasoft that isn't Microsoft as anyone can see by the screen shot.
     
    StormJumper, Apr 12, 2017
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  5. Jarhead

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    Definitely not Microsoft. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavasoft

    This is why you run ad-blockers, script-blockers, etc. on your browser and be careful when you go through the steps in a software installer. ;)
     
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    Jarhead, Apr 16, 2017
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