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‎12-11-2018 04:01 PM

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how do I delete the program "Idle Buddy" ?

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‎12-11-2018 04:15 PM

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@poison4939

 

It is not a program - it is a virus / bug / malware / vermin.

 

Little rat bits likely snuck into your system when you downloaded something else.  Not all sites protect your best interests.

 

If you have decent security software installed, you can usually dig out these creatures with a deep scan.

 

Or, take a look on the 'net for ways to remove this bit of nasty.

 

Example:

How to remove IdleBuddy malware (Virus Removal Guide)

 

Thank you for participating in the HP Community Forum.

We are a world community of HP enthusiasts dedicated to supporting HP technology.

 

Dragon-Fur

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‎12-11-2018 04:15 PM

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@poison4939

 

It is not a program - it is a virus / bug / malware / vermin.

 

Little rat bits likely snuck into your system when you downloaded something else.  Not all sites protect your best interests.

 

If you have decent security software installed, you can usually dig out these creatures with a deep scan.

 

Or, take a look on the 'net for ways to remove this bit of nasty.

 

Example:

How to remove IdleBuddy malware (Virus Removal Guide)

 

Thank you for participating in the HP Community Forum.

We are a world community of HP enthusiasts dedicated to supporting HP technology.

 

Dragon-Fur

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‎12-11-2018 05:36 PM

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THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR THIS INFO.   I did exactly what you said and it took care of the problem!!!

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‎12-12-2018 09:20 AM

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@poison4939

 

You are welcome.

 

Happy Computing.

 

Thank you for participating in the HP Community Forum.

We are a world community of HP enthusiasts dedicated to supporting HP technology.

Dragon-Fur

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