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not trusting download, can it be deleted, or is safe if not opened?

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foxydave
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got a message strongly suggesting there were problem spyware 'trojans' that would steal passwords, etc., clicking on removal option resulted in download of file titled "buyinfo-centreq.tk" - this site is blocked as an "attack page" so (1) can it be deleted, trashed, cyber-vaporized, etc from downloads list, and (2) as long as it's not opened is not able to attack or ?? Thanks for your help, Dave

got a message strongly suggesting there were problem spyware 'trojans' that would steal passwords, etc., clicking on removal option resulted in download of file titled "buyinfo-centreq.tk" - this site is blocked as an "attack page" so (1) can it be deleted, trashed, cyber-vaporized, etc from downloads list, and (2) as long as it's not opened is not able to attack or ?? Thanks for your help, Dave

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Did you try to select that file in the Download Manager and press Delete or use the right-click context menu ?

If you downloaded the file then you should remove it from its download location.
If there is a history entry then you can use "Forget About This Site" via the right-click context menu in the sidebar or history manager (Library).

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cor-el
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Did you try to select that file in the Download Manager and press Delete or use the right-click context menu ?

If you downloaded the file then you should remove it from its download location.
If there is a history entry then you can use "Forget About This Site" via the right-click context menu in the sidebar or history manager (Library).

foxydave
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thanks for your response, so far as my cyber-challenged sensibilities can tell, the problem is solved...your directions worked as stated...luv 'ya Firefox!