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Google Chrome- a malware magnet?

by RKS92 Mar 11, 2015 10:06AM PDT

I recently downloaded the free Google Chrome. I also use Explorer, Firefox and Advent. Unlike the others, on about the 3rd to 5th tab I kept getting 'virus alerts' and all tabs would freeze, presumably until I called a 1-877 #. The only way to escape is "End Process" via "Task Manager". Of course, anything earlier I had opened would be lost.

Meanwhile, I (Control Panel) "Uninstalled" it, then downloaded a fresh Chrome from Google. Hopefully that will correct the problem.

I wonder if anyone else has encountered such a problem? What did you do to fix that? Thanks! RS

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I've seen this with all browsers.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator Mar 13, 2015 2:01AM PDT

There are 2 things you need to know.

1. Ninite. Read more at:
http://www.howtogeek.com/201354/ninite-is-the-only-safe-place-to-get-windows-freeware/

Chrome is there without the toolbars, etc.

2. Grif. Yes, Grif. Here's his recipe for scanning for the things we don't want.
http://forums.cnet.com/7726-6122_102-5509131.html?tag=posts;msg5509131

I wish it was only a Chrome problem.
Bob

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(NT) Thanks very much!

by RKS92 Mar 23, 2015 11:25AM PDT

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