Malware ?????????????

I downloaded a software that contained a malware ( I scanned with Malwarebytes and removed it, but I don't understand , they said it was safe and tested ???? I donwload it from Download .com!!|||The name of the software and exactly what Malwarebytes detected it as would have helped.





There is always the possibility of false-postive detections when using any anti-virus, anti-malware etc. It is the anti-malware industry's dirty little secret. False-positives DO happen. A lot.





Just so you will know for next time, It is always best to quarantine any malware (instead of deleating). A file in quarantine came be easily returned if the detection was not correct.|||Download free version of malwarebytes (best removal tool ) at mediadownloads.info





If your internet isn't working, DL on a different computer and transfer it over via mini USB drive, cd, etc

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|||1. Go here - http://www.download.com/Trend-Micro-Hija鈥?/a>





2. Download HijackThis





3. Go here - http://forums.whatthetech.com/HijackThis鈥?/a>





4. Post a thread with your HijackThis log and they will walk you through steps to remove it.|||Malwarebytes could be lying.


Download the program again, install it, run it, and ignore Malwarebytes.


I've never had anything bad happen to me from Download.com, and I download a LOT of junk from there.


If "Malwarebytes" becomes really annoying, I recommend avast! Home Edition. Search it up on Google.|||When in doubt, simply upload the file in question to web scanning service:


http://hubpages.com/hub/Top-Free-Online-鈥?/a>


and have it instantly verified. There are several such services available and easy to use.|||sometimes- download.com scans it and it is malware free- but sometimes before the website has a chance to scan it again- the host website puts some on-|||If you're sure that's where the file came from, then let download.com know about it and they'll more than likely have it removed.|||stop downloading porn.