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canetoad

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3. If you frequently have this kind of problem

Reply to Maraya1969 (Reply #2)

Sun Jun 14, 2020, 03:25 AM

Jun 2020

It would be worthwhile investing in a subscription to Malwarebytes. I'm not saying this infection is innocent, but it's probably on the lower end of risk to the personal information stored on your machine.

Be aware that Malwarebytes can be resource heavy. ie it may slow down your machine and internet browsing. IMO that is preferable to having a computer rendered unusable by malware.

It's a good product and worth the subscription.

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This mazysearch has taken over my computer. I can't even do a search on it [View all] Maraya1969 Jun 2020 OP

Here are removal instructions canetoad Jun 2020 #1

Well the clicking of the links sounds like me, especially today. Do you suggest I Maraya1969 Jun 2020 #2

If you frequently have this kind of problem canetoad Jun 2020 #3

I subscribe to Malwarebytes. It's good. I think it's worth it. Squinch Jun 2020 #4

Norton Internet Security is also good. SmartJellyfish Jun 2020 #5