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I keep getting this warning: “ProductImprovementStudy.hptask” will damage your computer." It appears like a pop up in the middle of my screen. I do have a wireless HP printer, but have not downloaded anything new in a long time. I've deleted all HP applications and the utility. This still happens. How do I get rid of it and any potential malware residing in my laptop? Thanks!
Monia Joblin's 13" MacBook Pro, MacBook Pro 13”
You will find that file in the following folder:
~Library/LaunchAgents
To open that folder, copy the entire line above and paste it in the Finder's Go menu > Go to Folder... field.
Make it look like this:
... and click the Go button.
A Finder window will open. Locate the file com.hp.devicemonitor.plist and drag it to the Trash.
You may also find the following in that folder. You can drag them to the trash also.
ProductImprovementStudy
ScanEventHandler
HPDeviceMonitoring
FaxArchive
Thanks so much. I was so freaked, I had already deleted all the HP files. So I couldn't find what you directed me to. I suppose I'll have to download HP info again in order to use my printer. I will use your suggestion if the problem occurs again.
That should work, because HP has to provide updates for the drivers whose security certificates they revoked over a week ago. Hopefully they did that by now.
Pop up warnings that feeel like malware
