Message from Windows Internet Explorer : run "Performance Optimizer" - What's This?

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I've just got a message from Windows Internet Explorer on my pc saying that errors have been detected & I should run "Performance Optimizer".

I've never seen this before - can anyone confirm whether or not it's genuine, before I run it?

Thanks in advance, and please excuse my IT ignorance!
 
Re: "Performance Optimizer" - What's This?

It sounds like a pop-up, if you choose to run it it will possibly install something on your pc you dont want. Run a virus check and spyware cleaner if you have already said yes to this message.
 
Re: "Performance Optimizer" - What's This?

Thanks Jimmy - I didn't say yes, but I'll run the virus check etc. just to be sure!
 
Re: "Performance Optimizer" - What's This?

Yep , its a scam/virus.... avoid at all cost...
 
Re: "Performance Optimizer" - What's This?

If you are not already using IE7 you should consider upgrading. Or using Firefox. Both have much better malware/popup protection mechanisms or options than IE6.
 
Re: Message from Windows Internet Explorer : run "Performance Optimizer" - What's Thi

We are getting the same pop-up message on one profile using IE7.
 
Re: Message from Windows Internet Explorer : run "Performance Optimizer" - What's Thi

I've only recently upgraded to IE7 funnily enough...
 
Re: Message from Windows Internet Explorer : run "Performance Optimizer" - What's Thi

I very rarely, if ever, get unapproved popups with Firefox. I can't remember if I installed any additional extensions or tweaked any settings for popup blocking.
 
Re: Message from Windows Internet Explorer : run "Performance Optimizer" - What's Thi

Some of them are graphics on web pages made up to look like genuine security alerts from your PC.
 
Re: Message from Windows Internet Explorer : run "Performance Optimizer" - What's Thi

Technologist said:
Some of them are graphics on web pages made up to look like genuine security alerts from your PC.
Click to expand...

Yes-this is one of the 'better' ones.

We run 2 profiles on our laptop. One of us predominately uses Firefox with no problems. This issue has been happening with IE7.
 
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