Should I uninstall PC Cleaner Pro?
I have a problem with Windows Media Player. I did a search for 'Windows Media Player Fix'. I clicked on a site which had the logo of Microsoft in the address bar and click on "fix now", and PC Cleaner Pro was downloanded. When I click "Run", he did a scan and said that my computer has more than 3,000 problem that had to be fixed. When I click 'fix now', I asks me to register. After that, I'm suddenlys asked not to purchase the product at a special price of $29.95 - there is no mention of the cost prior to this point.
Have I been scammed, and my pc is today under threat? I did not buy a product - I thought I was getting a fix from Microsoft for my computer. I closed the window - should I uninstall PC Cleaner Pro? It is now listed under all programs - but since I didn't buy it, I'm leering to try to use it.
In addition, what is PMB Launcher? Some how its icon and help to PMB, poppped up on top of my computer - I didn't knowingly download it.
Thank you.
Of course, you should be concerned. No matter what program that does no benefit apparent but gets itself installed and then taking measures either make it difficult to uninstall it should be presumed guilty until proven innocent. There are lots of lucrative things, mean that a program can do to your PC once you have given the OK to install. Programs running all the time and have been installed with privileges you - that's why Windows will ask you if you allow installation - can do things like snoop your files or watch as you type a password. The fact that he tries to avoid uninstalling there as evidence that its creators see some advantages to keep on your machine and makes him suspicious.
If you want to install a product cleaning or antivirus, so don't forget the company, you buy some. Unfortunately, bad companies have become very smart in the game system - creating several websites, supposed to give rave reviews, fake users on legitimate review sites, etc. I really have no idea how say you who you can trust. For this company, I have no way of knowing trust them or not. But your question, bad things can happen in a program just to be on your computer - absolutely. Do not install foreigners.
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