Is there a possible connection between a Microsoft Redistributable and a virus?
I have a question about Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables. I understand in general that I - a complete amateur - should not remove them. But - there are 7 all of which were installed when I bought the computer in Nov 2012 - with one exception. That one exception was installed (installed itself) eleven months later and it was installed on the day and at the time when I unknowingly downloaded a virus-filled program. Most of the program I got rid of but a pop-up window for SpeedAnalysis keeps reappearing, Would it be safe to remove that one redistributable ("...2008 Redistributable - x86 9.021022)? Is it connected with the virus pop-up?
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I have a question about Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables. I understand in general that I - a complete amateur - should not remove them. But - there are 7 all of which were installed when I bought the computer in Nov 2012 - with one exception. That one exception was installed (installed itself) eleven months later and it was installed on the day and at the time when I unknowingly downloaded a virus-filled program. Most of the program I got rid of but a pop-up window for SpeedAnalysis keeps reappearing, Would it be safe to remove that one redistributable ("...2008 Redistributable - x86 9.021022)? Is it connected with the virus pop-up?
windows-8 virus c++ redistributable
edited Mar 6 '16 at 1:24
fixer1234
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asked Oct 12 '13 at 20:40
Chris WelchChris Welch
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I have a question about Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables. I understand in general that I - a complete amateur - should not remove them. But - there are 7 all of which were installed when I bought the computer in Nov 2012 - with one exception. That one exception was installed (installed itself) eleven months later and it was installed on the day and at the time when I unknowingly downloaded a virus-filled program. Most of the program I got rid of but a pop-up window for SpeedAnalysis keeps reappearing, Would it be safe to remove that one redistributable ("...2008 Redistributable - x86 9.021022)? Is it connected with the virus pop-up?
windows-8 virus c++ redistributable
edited Mar 6 '16 at 1:24
fixer1234
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asked Oct 12 '13 at 20:40
Chris WelchChris Welch
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I have a question about Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables. I understand in general that I - a complete amateur - should not remove them. But - there are 7 all of which were installed when I bought the computer in Nov 2012 - with one exception. That one exception was installed (installed itself) eleven months later and it was installed on the day and at the time when I unknowingly downloaded a virus-filled program. Most of the program I got rid of but a pop-up window for SpeedAnalysis keeps reappearing, Would it be safe to remove that one redistributable ("...2008 Redistributable - x86 9.021022)? Is it connected with the virus pop-up?
windows-8 virus c++ redistributable
windows-8 virus c++ redistributable
edited Mar 6 '16 at 1:24
fixer1234
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asked Oct 12 '13 at 20:40
Chris WelchChris Welch
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edited Mar 6 '16 at 1:24
fixer1234
18.8k144982
asked Oct 12 '13 at 20:40
Chris WelchChris Welch
111
edited Mar 6 '16 at 1:24
fixer1234
18.8k144982
edited Mar 6 '16 at 1:24
fixer1234
18.8k144982
edited Mar 6 '16 at 1:24
fixer1234
18.8k144982
18.8k144982
asked Oct 12 '13 at 20:40
Chris WelchChris Welch
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asked Oct 12 '13 at 20:40
Chris WelchChris Welch
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asked Oct 12 '13 at 20:40
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Have you tried scanning with malwarebytes? It's free for manual scans and it's the most efficient antimalware I've seen -- for that price that is.
Another free tool is spybot s&d: http://www.filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/
Also check if you have removed the SpeedAnalysis addon from your browser.
You have more options/malware scanners at malwaretips: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/speed-analysis-virus/
answered Oct 12 '13 at 20:51
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They shouldn't be.
Every Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is digitally signed. If it was altered, the system would let you know. That said, it is possible for your system to be compromised in a way that causes it to bypass the digital signature check. If your system is infected, though, it's unlikely to be the Redistributable itself, but another program.
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Have you tried scanning with malwarebytes? It's free for manual scans and it's the most efficient antimalware I've seen -- for that price that is.
Another free tool is spybot s&d: http://www.filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/
Also check if you have removed the SpeedAnalysis addon from your browser.
You have more options/malware scanners at malwaretips: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/speed-analysis-virus/
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Have you tried scanning with malwarebytes? It's free for manual scans and it's the most efficient antimalware I've seen -- for that price that is.
Another free tool is spybot s&d: http://www.filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/
Also check if you have removed the SpeedAnalysis addon from your browser.
You have more options/malware scanners at malwaretips: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/speed-analysis-virus/
answered Oct 12 '13 at 20:51
Savvas RadevicSavvas Radevic
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Have you tried scanning with malwarebytes? It's free for manual scans and it's the most efficient antimalware I've seen -- for that price that is.
Another free tool is spybot s&d: http://www.filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/
Also check if you have removed the SpeedAnalysis addon from your browser.
You have more options/malware scanners at malwaretips: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/speed-analysis-virus/
answered Oct 12 '13 at 20:51
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Have you tried scanning with malwarebytes? It's free for manual scans and it's the most efficient antimalware I've seen -- for that price that is.
Another free tool is spybot s&d: http://www.filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/
Also check if you have removed the SpeedAnalysis addon from your browser.
You have more options/malware scanners at malwaretips: http://malwaretips.com/blogs/speed-analysis-virus/
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They shouldn't be.
Every Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is digitally signed. If it was altered, the system would let you know. That said, it is possible for your system to be compromised in a way that causes it to bypass the digital signature check. If your system is infected, though, it's unlikely to be the Redistributable itself, but another program.
answered Oct 13 '13 at 0:25
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Why was this post downvoted?
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They shouldn't be.
Every Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is digitally signed. If it was altered, the system would let you know. That said, it is possible for your system to be compromised in a way that causes it to bypass the digital signature check. If your system is infected, though, it's unlikely to be the Redistributable itself, but another program.
answered Oct 13 '13 at 0:25
bwDracobwDraco
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Why was this post downvoted?
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They shouldn't be.
Every Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is digitally signed. If it was altered, the system would let you know. That said, it is possible for your system to be compromised in a way that causes it to bypass the digital signature check. If your system is infected, though, it's unlikely to be the Redistributable itself, but another program.
answered Oct 13 '13 at 0:25
bwDracobwDraco
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They shouldn't be.
Every Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is digitally signed. If it was altered, the system would let you know. That said, it is possible for your system to be compromised in a way that causes it to bypass the digital signature check. If your system is infected, though, it's unlikely to be the Redistributable itself, but another program.
answered Oct 13 '13 at 0:25
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answered Oct 13 '13 at 0:25
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