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hello,
neophyte needs help with "file assassin".

i just discovered this part of the malwarebytes program. the description suggests using care when using this as it could harm my pc.
when opening this how do i know what is harmful?

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Hi and welcome to Malwarebytes Forums.

Generally users won't be using that option except when directed to use it by a trained analyst. Most times that is due to malware which resists normal methods of deletion.

Files that are 'locked' are usually system files and should not be removed.
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View PostTeMerc, on Mar 15 2009, 10:52 AM, said:

Hi and welcome to Malwarebytes Forums.

Generally users won't be using that option except when directed to use it by a trained analyst. Most times that is due to malware which resists normal methods of deletion.

Files that are 'locked' are usually system files and should not be removed.

want answers? ask questions.

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View PostTeMerc, on Mar 15 2009, 10:52 AM, said:

Hi and welcome to Malwarebytes Forums.

Generally users won't be using that option except when directed to use it by a trained analyst. Most times that is due to malware which resists normal methods of deletion.

Files that are 'locked' are usually system files and should not be removed.

want answers? ask questions.





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