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    Mystery download when starting computer

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by JWBlue, Oct 30, 2011.

  1. JWBlue

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    I started my computer and opened Chrome.

    A donwload was shown at the bottom of my browser. It is labled "download". I scanned it with Avast and Malware Bytes, and it came up clean.

    When my browser opens, it opens to an empty page.

    What could this download be?

    I know the prudent thing is to discard it, but wondering if anyone might know what it is.

    It is something associated with Chrome or Windows, I might want it.
     
    JWBlue, Oct 30, 2011
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  2. Hungry Man

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    It isn't going to be related to Chrome or Windows. Probably just a cancelled download/ some sorta error. Delete it.
     
    Hungry Man, Oct 31, 2011
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  3. Yotsuba

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    It might just be the newest version of Chrome. It does auto update occasionally. I think the newer versions have auto update enabled by default.
     
    Yotsuba, Oct 31, 2011
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  4. JWBlue

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    Chrome has been updated automatically before, but I didn't have to do anything.
     
    JWBlue, Oct 31, 2011
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  5. Hungry Man

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    Chrome won't initiate the download for its update through the browser, it has an update service.
     
    Hungry Man, Oct 31, 2011
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