Sudden Malware Warning. No system changes.


  1. Posts : 105
    Windows 7 64bit
       #1

    Sudden Malware Warning. No system changes.


    I have a crappy little laptop that I use out in the living room, I don't do much with it other than browsing and Netflix. Recently, I've seen the following seemingly malicious message appearing above my systray.



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    Last edited by Brink; 22 Sep 2013 at 10:44. Reason: Removed Belark link
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  2. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #2

    I would suggest removing that belarc link, your office key is open to the world.
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  3. Posts : 132
    Win 7 x64
       #3

    It is a bogus backup program that was most likely installed along with a half dozen other "utilities". I would go into the control panel and Programs and Features. Check for a program called MyPCBackup or something along those lines. Uninstall it and also sort the installed programs by date and you will probably see other unneeded programs installed on or around the same day. After you remove them all you will probably want to run some scans to make sure they are all completely removed.
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  4. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #4

    From your belarc link I see that you have a program called MyPCBackup - MyPC Backup Version 1.0.0.0 installed.

    Do you use it? If not remove it, that might be the source of the message.
    Also see here: Clean Up Factory Bloatware
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  5. Posts : 105
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    andrew129260 said:
    From your belarc link I see that you have a program called MyPCBackup - MyPC Backup Version 1.0.0.0 installed.

    Do you use it? If not remove it, that might be the source of the message.
    Also see here: Clean Up Factory Bloatware
    That may be it, however this is not a factory bought PC. It's a clean install of corporate Windows.

    I tend to be pretty careful when clicking next, next, next on installers...I'm surprised this got by me....
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  6. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #6

    Okay. Remove that software and let us know how it goes.
    And while your in there, look for other stuff to uninstall that you do not use.
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  7. Posts : 105
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I used Revo Uninstaller and there was no program listed. There was, however, a program called "Pro Backup" that Windows Programs and Features saw, which is odd.

    I'm surprised that actually got on there, I'm very diligent about what goes on my computers...I never "yes my way" through an applications installation". But that must be how it got on there.

    But thanks, folks, for the assistance.
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