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S Agent M

Anonymous
2018-07-17T01:41:30+00:00

Upon shutdown from 8.1, I consistently receive a message than S Agent M is still operating and preventing a shut down.  I see that I can remove this program, however, how will that affect any updates or other functions it's meant to perform?  Why is it staying open in the first place?  

Thank you.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-07-17T01:48:35+00:00

    There is no such valid Windows component. I would uninstall it and scan your system.

    Click Start, type: internet options

    Hit Enter

    Click Advanced tab

    Click Reset

    Click Reset again

    Reset Chrome settings to default - Google Chrome Help

    https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/329621...

    Refresh Firefox - reset add-ons and settings - Mozilla Support

    https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/refresh-fi...

    Use Malwarebytes to scan and clean the computer.

    https://www.malwarebytes.com/adware

    Also use ESET Sysrescue offline scanner to scan and clean the computer, see instructions in the following article:

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/clean-virus-in...

    References Windows 10, but instructions should also work for Windows 8.1

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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