Can I Use The Same Removal Steps As Before???

A short while back the malware forum helped me with a PUP issue.

http://forums.majorgeeks.com/index.php?threads/checking-before-i-delete-pups.296008/

I now have a new build and I am wanting to keep it as clean as possible. I am wanting to install a PDF editor program. My choices of programs all seem to have "Ghostscript" as part of their install. I cannot get solid confirmation from the web regarding the safety of Ghostscript. Yesterday I posted a thread in MG Software, but , as of yet no one has replied.

So, thus my following question. If I install a program with GhostScript and find that the GhostScript itself also brings with it some malware - then can I basically follow the same steps as the above linked thread to start and/or complete a cleaning? After installing the program I plan on doing a Malwarebytes scan to find out if any infection has taken place.

In fact, I guess I should actually install Malwarebytes 'before' installing the software that contains GhostScript.

Also, should I start a new thread, aside from this thread, if I find any signs of Malware from the install of any software containing GhostScript?

Thanks for any advice and guidance.

Dekade

 

Using those two methods before installing - do they provide a different type of return of information than what my AVAST AV would? I always do a dedicated scan with AVAST on anything I download; even if AVAST does a scan during the download itself. Using AVAST Free.

My apologies for impatience. No disrespect meant.

 

No, I simply read your words in a different manner than what you intended. Just a misread on my part.

 

I appreciate the link to "Virus Total". Thank You.

 

I did use VirusTotal for the PDFill executable file/Suite. Attached are my results. Obviously there are two issues at the top. My lack of knowledge on Trojans etc. doesn't allow me to 100% conclude the integrity of this program. Any input or further evaluation??

I also used VirusTotal for the Ghostscript v8.63. Interestingly enough the Ghostscript turns up as not being a threat!! Sure surprised me.

All of the above being said and considered - Is the whole setup safe to install??? Yes, I realize that PDFill shows trojans - can they be managed by removal before installing or would post installation be too late - and my Win 7 Pro fresh OS install is then compromised??

I think I know what your replies would be but still requesting confirmation and assurance on how to proceed.

Thanks,

Dekade

 

Thank you for your advice. However, in final questioning ... Should I try to hunt down those 2 specific viruses after the install - or - just leave all well enough alone??

Kind Regards,

Dekade

 

That, I understand. Thank you for all your help. I will now move on and come back if I get into any trouble. Thanks forum.