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    Is it normal for the browser to ask for permission to make changes to the computer?

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    • questionadora
      questionadora last edited by leocg

      I use the Opera GX browser and sometimes, suddenly, it asks for permission to make changes to my computer. I once accepted it, but I was told it was a virus. I'm confused because I'm sure the permission was for the browser. Can someone help me?

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      • sgunhouse
        sgunhouse Moderator Volunteer @questionadora last edited by

        @questionadora The browser itself should never ask to make changes on your computer. The installer could (you know, to install the browser) if you selected an option which requires it.

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        • leocg
          leocg Moderator Volunteer @questionadora last edited by

          @questionadora It would be easier to figure out if we could see a screenshot of the dialog asking for the permission and the context of its appearance.

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