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Should I take the action suggested.

If by this you mean should you unclick "Open 'safe' files after downloading", yes. Also shut off "AutoFill". Both are bad ideas. Should you be worried: no. Just don't allow the computer to install and run programs unless you expected something to be installed and want it.
 
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