Green Arrow in Toolbar

[mrbradleycoker]

Hi Guys,

I'm new here.

Just wondering if anyone knew what the little blue box with the green arrow in it is in the tool bar? It popped up after downloading a photoshop replacement (legal of course) last night. The software was called Gimp I believe. Little concerned, but was hoping someone has seen it before.

Thanks Guys,

Brad

 

[Bruno09]

Hi,

where did you download Gimp from ?

 

[mrbradleycoker]

http://m.en.softonic.com/app/gimp/mac

 

[Bruno09]

Yessssssssss, of course....

As any other (non App Store) application, Gimp must be downloaded from the official website, no from those strange sites (Softonic, Clubic, CNET, 01Net, etc..).

I believe that when you downloaded Gimp from Softonic, you were prompted your admin password to install a "tool" named "installer" or "downloader" (hence the new icon in the menu bar) ...

You very likely also got a free adware in the package, therefore I suggest you download and run AdwareMedic to scan your Mac for any adware/malware that Softonic may have installed.

Gimp : http://www.gimp.org

AdwareMedic : http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php

Steer clear of Softonic, never download from this site !

Another suggestion : https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3336705

 

[mrbradleycoker]

Oh god really?

Okay so download the adware software and it should be okay?

 

[GGJstudios]

Oh god really?

Okay so download the adware software and it should be okay?

Adware can be removed by using this tool: AdwareMedic

 

[Bruno09]

Adware can be removed by using this tool: AdwareMedic

Already posted in post #4.

@mrbradleycoker :

Yes, download and run AdwareMedic ("Scan for Adware").

 

[cuulmf]

This icon is the updater for libreoffice. It's not adware

 

[stepmuel]

I landed here using google image search for this icon. It is NOT malware or adware, but belongs to OpenOffice.org (or a derivate) and signals that there is an update. To get rid of it, just close the OpenOffice app… If it doesn't work, close all other running apps until it disappears.