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A virus infected your PC following the installation of HP printer software.

A virus infected your PC following the installation of HP printer software.

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Atrayu201
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01-02-2016, 02:08 PM
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I just set up the HP software for my printer and restarted the PC. The message I saw was: https://imgur.com/a/OanG2zq. When I tried to remove it by clicking Action - Remove and restart, it kept appearing. I checked for malware using Malware Bytes but didn’t find anything. I searched online for a fix but ended up formatting the computer, which was a bit of a hassle but better than having a virus.
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Atrayu201
01-02-2016, 02:08 PM #1

I just set up the HP software for my printer and restarted the PC. The message I saw was: https://imgur.com/a/OanG2zq. When I tried to remove it by clicking Action - Remove and restart, it kept appearing. I checked for malware using Malware Bytes but didn’t find anything. I searched online for a fix but ended up formatting the computer, which was a bit of a hassle but better than having a virus.

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01-11-2016, 11:12 AM
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The file was obtained from a download site. It might also be a false alarm, but I’m confident it can be deleted via the Actions menu option.
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holototy
01-11-2016, 11:12 AM #2

The file was obtained from a download site. It might also be a false alarm, but I’m confident it can be deleted via the Actions menu option.

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01-16-2016, 08:27 PM
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I attempted quarantine and removal, but none of the solutions helped. The files were downloaded from HP's website.
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RevengeLP
01-16-2016, 08:27 PM #3

I attempted quarantine and removal, but none of the solutions helped. The files were downloaded from HP's website.

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01-16-2016, 10:42 PM
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PowerShell functions within the Windows operating system as an alternative to the command prompt. It helps ensure removal of certain applications that can't be uninstalled. The location aligns with what's already installed, reducing the risk of it masquerading as a legitimate program. I suspect it operates in a protected section of the OS, possibly due to its role in HP software installation during setup. It's possible that HP used PowerShell to handle tasks, but any interference led to removal attempts. Since PowerShell is a protected feature, reinstalling might have been necessary. This explanation is based on general understanding and isn't confirmed by expert sources.
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01-16-2016, 10:42 PM #4

PowerShell functions within the Windows operating system as an alternative to the command prompt. It helps ensure removal of certain applications that can't be uninstalled. The location aligns with what's already installed, reducing the risk of it masquerading as a legitimate program. I suspect it operates in a protected section of the OS, possibly due to its role in HP software installation during setup. It's possible that HP used PowerShell to handle tasks, but any interference led to removal attempts. Since PowerShell is a protected feature, reinstalling might have been necessary. This explanation is based on general understanding and isn't confirmed by expert sources.

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