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"Locked Programs"

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I have software with the name "Locked Programs" that appears under "Currently Installed Programs:" in "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel. It does offer the change/remove option. (But no "Click here for support information" is offered) My sys. is Win XP. Have Googled "Locked Programs" to no avail. What is this? Any one know? Spyware - Malware?

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sounds like malware. you might want to start your computer in safe mode and scan for viruses and spyware
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sounds like malware. you might want to start your computer in safe mode and scan for viruses and spyware


Ran scan for viruses and spyware in safe mode - all clean. Thank you. Anyone else?
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What programs did you use to scan for malwares?
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Hi zandiago. I used Avast antivir & MS Windows Defender & Spybot S&D. All in safe mode with nothing found. Thank you.
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