scoutmerlie

Level 1 (8 points)

Desktops

Q: iLivid

i found a file called iLivid.dmg on my Mac. I don't have iLivid installed so why was the file there?

MacBook Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.2)

Posted on Apr 15, 2016 8:35 PM

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Q: iLivid

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by Rysz,

Rysz Apr 15, 2016 9:30 PM in response to scoutmerlie
Level 7 (21,001 points)

iPad

Apr 15, 2016 9:30 PM in response to scoutmerlie

Someone, or something downloaded it. Just delete it.
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by lllaass,

lllaass Apr 16, 2016 12:54 AM in response to scoutmerlie
Level 10 (190,813 points)

Apple Watch

Apr 16, 2016 12:54 AM in response to scoutmerlie

iLivid is a download manager. I suspect yo download an app and the site downloaded and used iLivid for the download.
I would also check to see if other unwanted stuff was also downloaded and maybe nstalled:
How to install (Really remove) adware
Stop pop-up ads and adware in Safari
Adware Removal Guide : Identification
Next if necessary:
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
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