Optimizer Pro folder

[tonyvella]

I have a folder called Optimizer Pro but when I looked in All Programs I did not find an Optimizer Pro program; neither when I looked in Control Panel > Programs and Features, nor in Revo Uninstaller. I renamed the folder 222Optimizer333Pro and restarted the machine. It restarted as always without any problems. What is this Optimizer Pro folder all about? Is it safe to delete? Thanks in advance.

 

[maxie]

Hi It must have come with some other Software you have Installed ..

It is not a good Program to have ....

Sure Delete it if you can if not use Revo Uninstaller ...

 

[tonyvella]

Thanks Maxie. You see, that's the whole point. I have a folder under My Documents called Optimizer Pro which I have renamed, but no Optimizer Pro program appears neither in Revo Uninstaller nor in All Programs, nor in Control Panel > Programs and Features.

 

[maxie]

Are you ale to Uninstall the Folder ? .....

 

[Gator]

If you have Optimizer Pro anywhere on your computer, I would advise running a couple scans for virus/malware. If you have Optimizer Pro, its quite likely you have something else.

 

[tonyvella]

Well, I renamed the folder and restarted the laptop with no problems. So the next thing was to delete the folder. I deleted it and it now sits in the Recycle Bin. I restarted the laptop and again with no problems.

The odd thing is that the program per se does not appear anywhere.

 

[maxie]

Yes very strange but Gator advice is a valid point ..

I would rum a scan with your Antivirus and Malwarebytes ..


Better safe than sorry ...

 

[tonyvella]

Thanks again!
I have just run a full scan with my AVG and it found no threats. I think that AVG looks for malware besides viruses. If I'm wrong I sure would appreciate pointers as to acquiring malware detection software: where, what, who, etc.

 

[maxie]

No problem use the Link below .. Its a great Program and has a Free Version ...


http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/338716-malwarebytes-anti-malware-free.html

 

[Gator]

Thanks again!
I have just run a full scan with my AVG and it found no threats. I think that AVG looks for malware besides viruses. If I'm wrong I sure would appreciate pointers as to acquiring malware detection software: where, what, who, etc.

AVG is ok at Virus protection but really viruses are only like a small percentage of the battle nowadays. You need a security suite (as well as some other companion software like Superantispyware) or you need Virus, malware and spyware protection.

I would consider running Malwarebytes as Maxie suggested. The link he provided goes to a nice tutorial made by one of our members (Slartybart). Also, consider running programs like SuperAntiSpyware and maybe Adwcleaner.

If you notice browser hijacks (new toolbars, different home page than normal, etc etc) then you can run something like Junkware Removal Tool. If you get a clean bill of health from the software mentioned above, you are most likely ok.

 

[Tookeri]

As an additional advice you could check new downloads with multi-engine scanners before running and installing new software. See the 2nd Tutorial in my signature below.

Besides looking at detection rates for an AV I always also look at its HIPS - Host-based intrusion prevention system. It's basically an application monitor that checks all running programs. For me it's as important as good detections. A good HIPS will warn about unknown or untrusted programs even if it finds them clean. For me that's a good HIPS

 

[tonyvella]

I want to thank everybody here for helping this old geezer out. I shall be up late tonight doing all the homework you have assigned me.

I am 70 years old and one of those who sits and thinks and tries to understand things. Like viruses. If I had the brains to write code (which I don't) what possible pleasure could it give me to write a piece of code to harm the computers of complete strangers who, for all I know, would, like you, go out of their way to help me if I faced a problem? I don't understand; maybe I'm too old.

Once again, thanks to all.

 

[Gator]

I want to thank everybody here for helping this old geezer out. I shall be up late tonight doing all the homework you have assigned me.

I am 70 years old and one of those who sits and thinks and tries to understand things. Like viruses. If I had the brains to write code (which I don't) what possible pleasure could it give me to write a piece of code to harm the computers of complete strangers who, for all I know, would, like you, go out of their way to help me if I faced a problem? I don't understand; maybe I'm too old.

Once again, thanks to all.

Its all about $$$

Hacking is a highly lucrative practice. They do get some pretty harsh punishments though if they get caught.