Question Apps can only be opened with this thing called "Nuclear installer" ?

[RandomMonster01]

I am trying to download software off the internet, telling me that I need to open them with programs like 7-zip or WinRAR, which I have, but their icons are power-station type photos, and whenever I open them, it leads me to Nuclear Installer, which doesn't install anything, installs random programs for advertising etc. I have tried this with multiple programs as well. PLS HALP

 

[Colif]

that sounds like malware or similar.

I would run malwarebytes or https://www.hitmanpro.com/en-us and check you not infected

never heard of Nuclear Installer before? What are you downloading?

I assume Pipe FLo means nothing to you?

 

[RandomMonster01]

Nope, never heard of it. I am downloading stuff that is kinda confidental data, programs etc since I help with some coding in a company. No I do not know of Pipe FLo

 

[Colif]

can you show screenshots of what the icons look like? upload to an image sharing website and show link here.

maybe you need to ask the people you are getting files off?

is Nuclear installer a program on your PC? might help to figure out who made it , it should have program details. What folder is it installed in?

only 3 results for the name "nuclear installer" and 1 looks like actual Nukes, the other 2 are software but I can't tell what. One is what I asked, other leads to http://kinozoo.ru/pl/?q=installer+ui+mode+error+fm11 which I don't understand.

 

[RandomMonster01]

For some reason, the problem has seemed to clear up. Thanks for the help anyway!

 

[oam_]

It sounds like the default program associated w/ those files is pointing to this Nuclear Installer.

• Can you right click on the .7z or .zip, whichever file you're trying to open
• Choose open with...
• From there you should be able to change your default application that file extension uses

 

[RandomMonster01]

Nvm it's still happening.
I know what you're talking about, but here ISN'T an 'open with' button.
Strange?

 

[oam_]

Nvm it's still happening.
I know what you're talking about, but here ISN'T an 'open with' button.
Strange?

Try holding left shift and then right click. There is also this: https://www.howtogeek.com/261076/ho...n-on-the-windows-10-right-click-context-menu/

I haven't tried it, but looks like it can re-enable the open with option. I think the more concerning issue is this Nuclear Installer tho. Sounds dangerous.

 

[DSzymborski]

Honestly, if you're dealing with confidential data, you should nuke your Windows install, format the OS drive, and do a full fresh install and ensure that before you use this confidential data, your PC is absolutely free of viruses and malware.

 

[RandomMonster01]

Yeah

 

[RandomMonster01]

I'll try to do a full system scan because my business gives me a pretty powerful anti-virus

 

[RandomMonster01]

Nope, still can't see 'Open With'

 

[RandomMonster01]

I deleted the files just to make sure. I'll ask my boss about it