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truedelphi

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10. I don't think I can use this kind of program.

Reply to MindMover (Reply #9)

Mon Jul 14, 2014, 03:47 PM

Jul 2014

I have a lot of old files with self-created extensions, and programs like this often zap those files. Some of these programs let you tell them whether you want them zapped, but others simply take matters into their own hands, er, own programming.

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When I switch to a different site, while on the internet, I am finding that [View all] truedelphi Jul 2014 OP

Not a clue! Pharaoh Jul 2014 #1

I use ashampoo internet tuner and cleaner ... works for me very well MindMover Jul 2014 #2

Can you explain if this is different than a decent virus scanner? truedelphi Jul 2014 #8

Much different, try it free for 40 days ... MindMover Jul 2014 #9

I don't think I can use this kind of program. truedelphi Jul 2014 #10

I suspect it may be a residual of a redirection-type virus/malware. lastlib Jul 2014 #3

I did need to do a virus scan. truedelphi Jul 2014 #6

I would suggest running ohheckyeah Jul 2014 #4

That is sound advice and I haven't done it lately. n/t truedelphi Jul 2014 #5

Good luck ohheckyeah Jul 2014 #7

that's what I would suggest TorchTheWitch Jul 2014 #11

Flush your browser cache close and reopen browser and or close browser and go to internet Drew Richards Aug 2014 #12

My cache held 310 K of what? truedelphi Aug 2014 #13

Cookies links redirects and downloaded scripts...hope that helped Drew Richards Aug 2014 #14

It often takes me six to seven minuts to have the computer boot up. truedelphi Aug 2014 #15

Youre welcome now if you really want to clean it up there is another thing you should consider Drew Richards Aug 2014 #16