File download

Very often when I get online, a window comes up for about 1 second that says File Download. It also reappears a lot when I switch webpages. Is this bad?
Also when I log on, a window appears about 180search Assistant with 3 options: reinstall, leave uninstalled, remind me later. It claims to help programs run properly. Is this a scam (my programs could use some help in running properly is why I ask)?

 

Hi Alabama,

I don't like the sound of that! Plus, 180Search Assistant is malware. You should uninstall all traces of it.

Where there is one, there are often more, so it is probably agood idea for you to run through the Cleanup Tutorial HERE:
READ ME FIRST BEFORE ASKING FOR SUPPORT: Basic Spyware, Trojan and Virus Removal

There are only a few of us Volunteers who regularly offer advice in this forum. Running through the above Tutorial will remove a lot of stuff that would otherwise clog a HijackThis Log and save us valuable time.

Please let us know the steps that you are able to complete and the ones that give you problems. Note that you need to be in Safe Mode with System Restore OFF (if you have it - you didn't give OS) and have the Viewing of Hidden Files ENABLED as per the instructions in the link. Make sure to do the Online Scans.

Post back and let us know how you fared. Also, send us a HijackThis Log. Be sure to follow the instructions below:

Note that your HijackThis should be up-to-date (v1.99) and MUST be extracted to its own safe folder – C:\Program Files\HijackThis!

If you need a Fresh Download of HJT, get it HERE: HijackThis v1.99

Also note that, before you scan, you MUST close all running programs including your web browser, e-mail and items in the system tray.

Please save your HJT Log as a .txt File and attach it via the "Manage Attachments" tool in the Additional Options section when you post.

I’ve been pretty busy with work lately, but somebody will try to take a look when they get a chance.

Best luck
PP