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  • roh999
    roh999 Posts: 2,264 Forumite
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    i downloaded this when i saw it this morning from the link provided,i have only just got pc back up and running after reinstalling windows,i have never had a virus and am pretty sure this is what has caused it,just thought id let you know i dont want anyone going through what ive had to go through today.
    Im known as the 'Fixer' if you have a problem,come to me and i can fix it for you.
  • savemoney
    savemoney Posts: 18,125 Forumite
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    I very much doubt you get a virus from those links they are decent sites not bogus ones.

    If you got a virus from that link how do you know that have you got two av working?
    roh105 wrote: »
    i downloaded this when i saw it this morning from the link provided,i have only just got pc back up and running after reinstalling windows,i have never had a virus and am pretty sure this is what has caused it,just thought id let you know i dont want anyone going through what ive had to go through today.
  • roh999
    roh999 Posts: 2,264 Forumite
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    Ok forget my post then it was just my expirience and advice.
    Im known as the 'Fixer' if you have a problem,come to me and i can fix it for you.
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