Random software installed on mbp
hello
i have a macbook pro core duo
and as i was playing around wtih spotlight
i was a random software called aatrix installed on my computer
i did not install that software on my computer....is this any sort of spyware or something (even though macs dont ahve spyware)
im puzzled...it would be great if you guys could help
thanks!
Aatrix Software - Macintosh Payroll and Payroll Reporting Solutions for Small Business.
Maybe another user has installed it on your system, of its a left-over component of a demo u installed once ?
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