Windows 8 CONTEXT MENU MALWARE

[Zuce]

I right clicked on a screenshot I took. This context menu looks similar for almost any program. The most important part of this menu is the "Show how to open this file" part.

I have no idea what this is, and when I click it, it brings me to this page:
PNG File Extension - What is a png file and how do I open a png file?

That page just tells me what a PNG file is and how should I open it. I really want that thing to go away. It bothers me, and doesn't let me do my personal work, in fright that I will be tracked or keylogged.

If anybody can help me remove this annoying malware, please reply to this thread.

Thanks!

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[Zuce]

Nevermind, I figured out how to solve the problem by myself.
Installing WinZIP installs that piece of (something I don't want to say).

I simply went to Programs and Features and uninstalled it, it's called "File Association Helper".
Not Malware I don't think.

 

[pnamajck]

when first installing, the newest version (16.2.0.0) of 7-zip is kinda' invasive also … seems the default setting places a myriad of options in the context-menu. best to research on the internet … acceptable method of configuring the software's options. each user is different … so 7-zip's versatility 'n productivity are welcome.

as to whether or not you inadvertently d/l something nasty … hopefully you copy/paste'd the url for the copy of winzip you chose to download and inserted that into virus-total's website … it's free online service. and again, once the software has finished downloading … again scan it with your personal sentries. also check installed programs interface and sort by date.

cheers

 

[Neemobeer]

Probably not malware, but just as an FYI. Many of the right click entries will be stored in regedit > HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT > * > Shell. Adding keys in here will create entries on the right click menu

 

[Zuce]

Probably not malware, but just as an FYI. Many of the right click entries will be stored in regedit > HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT > * > Shell. Adding keys in here will create entries on the right click menu

Thanks. Turns out it's just a program that WinZIP automatically installs during the WinZIP installation.

I switched to PeaZip it's a great software and it's free so I don't have to worry about WinZIP anymore.
But thanks for the response anyway, Neemobeer.