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golf_bears
Explorer
Mar 13, 2016

Windows 10 Downloaded by Itself????

Like a few other folks, Window 10 downloaded by itself yesterday.

OK, so I was going to do it anyway.

Question, I now have an application called "SystemHealer" which fires up by itself. Checks my computer files for garbage and finds a bunch of stuff. Offers to clean up the garbage but I must register and pay a fee first. Is this application part of Windows 10 or is it some mischief application looking to infect my system?

Can I just uninstall this application without any problems?
  • golf_bears's avatar
    golf_bears
    Explorer
    Mar 13, 2016
    1492,

    Thanks for the quick response. Looks like your suggestion is going to work great.

    I did update Flash Player and I think "SystemHealer" down loaded with it.

    Thanks again for your help.
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    1492
    Moderator
    Mar 13, 2016
    System Healer is not part of Windows 10. It can be considered a PUP, potentially unwanted program, a form of malware.

    It most likely was included with another program you recently installed? Here are some instructions for removing it: How to remove System Healer, though I would skip HitmanPro as unnecessary.

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