anybody pestered by a download manager called FILE.ORG ?


  1. Posts : 89
    win7 x64 ultimate
       #1

    anybody pestered by a download manager called FILE.ORG ?


    hello,
    this file.org installed itself on my computer, I have no clue where it comes from nor can I find it in the uninstall a program...

    it pops up so :


    is quite insistent :


    and even creates a shortcut on the deskstop...


    any information about this pest would be welcome !!!

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  2. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #2

    There is loads about it on the Skype Website ... Read the Link below ...

    I need help again, please. Skype version 6.6.0.106 - Skype Community
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  3. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #3

    Suggest you do a Scan with Malwarebytes ...


    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free
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  4. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #4

    1.) Download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save to your Desktop.

    • Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool


    • Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator.
    • Click on the Scan button.
    • AdwCleaner will begin...be patient as the scan may take some time to complete.
    • After the scan has finished, click on the Report button...a logfile (AdwCleaner[R#].txt) will open in Notepad for review (where the largest value of # represents the most recent report).
    • The contents of the log file may be confusing. Unless you see a program name that you know should not be removed, don't worry about it. If you see an entry you want to keep, let me know about it.
    • Upload the contents of that logfile in your next reply using the paper clip on the reply box.
    • A copy of all logfiles are saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder which was created when running the tool.


    2.) Using AdwCleaner v3: Scan & Clean:

    Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool again.
    Click on the Scan button.
    AdwCleaner will begin to scan your computer like it did before.
    After the scan has finished...

    This time click on the Clean button.
    Press OK when asked to close all programs and follow the onscreen prompts.
    Press OK again to allow AdwCleaner to restart the computer and complete the removal process.
    After rebooting, a logfile report (AdwCleaner[S#].txt) will open automatically (where the largest value of # represents the most recent report).
    Upload the contents of that logfile in your next reply using the paper clip on the reply box.

    Junkware Removal tool:


    3.) Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.



    • Shutdown your antivirus to avoid any conflicts.
    • Right click over JRT.exe and select Run as administrator on Windows Vista or Windows 7, double-click on XP.
    • The tool will open and start scanning your system.
    • Please be patient as this can take a while to complete.
    • On completion, a log (JRT.txt) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
    • Upload the contents of that logfile in your next reply using the paper clip on the reply box.
    • When completed make sure to re-enable your antivirus
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  5. Posts : 89
    win7 x64 ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #5

    thanks for your help you all
    uninstalled File Type Assistant - seems to have resolved the matter
    strangely this file was listed as having been installed on 24-Jan-14 while I only bought this computer in September this year and installed the OS (win7 64x) on September 9...
    wonder where this unwelcome stuff came from though


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  6. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #6

    Most welcome ... More than likely came with some Download ... Always a good to Scan any thing you Download ...
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  7. Posts : 1,049
    Windows 7 Pro 32
       #7

    maxie said:
    Always a good to Scan any thing you Download ...
    This solution enables you to use the right-click Send To menu to check file(s) on VirusTotal and HerdProtect:
    VirusTotal + HerdProtect - Check Files with Simultaneously
    Last edited by Tookeri; 04 Nov 2014 at 12:42. Reason: spelling
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