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Computer help, please

"Optimizer Pro" has shown up unbiden on my desk top start bar.
I deleted it then Windows Explorer didn't work.......WTF?

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Old 02-17-2014, 03:08 AM
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"Optimizer Pro" has shown up unbiden on my desk top start bar.
I deleted it then Windows Explorer didn't work.......WTF?
Check your proxy settings
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Old 02-17-2014, 04:36 AM
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I have no idea how/where to check proxy settings. I'm weak in computer literacy.

I'm thinking there is a virus in this thing. I am having several problems with it.

I need a good scan and better protection. Suggestions?
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Old 02-17-2014, 04:54 AM
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Internet Explorer>Tools>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings

uncheck use proxy

I think "Optimizer Pro" is listed in "Program and Features" or Add/Remove programs, uninstall it
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Originally Posted by J P Stein View Post
"Optimizer Pro" has shown up unbiden on my desk top start bar.
I deleted it then Windows Explorer didn't work.......WTF?
Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer does not work?

They are not the same thing.
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Old 02-17-2014, 05:47 AM
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Oops, that should be internet explorer
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What version of Windows are you using?
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Do this:

Open a command prompt and type "sfc /scannow" This will pickup the corrupted system files left after the program was removed.
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Oye.

Get Win 7 if not 8.1

maybe change your screen background.


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