funkyy 3,076 Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 (edited) Right, I've checked all the titles/descriptions of the sub forums and I hope I am posting this in the correct place (that'll be a first!!) The other day while playing around with the program "Everything" I found a lot of Python py and pyc files that had "porn" in the titles. Since I haven't installed Python in my system and I don't know anything about Python I deleted these files (640kb). I noticed that many of them were related to Format Factory which I found strange. Anyway, I checked a few times since the deletion and they were still gone. Then today I updated my portable Format Factory to the latest version...and guess what I found when I checked with "Everything"?....yes, a whole load of py and pyc files with "porn" in the title!! Can someone explain why these files are appearing and are connected with Format Factory? (screenshot link attached). https://imgur.com/a/e4V6Ifu Hi aum..it's ok for you to laugh, but if my wife sees that on my computer it'll be hasta la vista Funkyy...and I'll be terminated!!! Edited January 25 by funkyy Added comment Shadowx, TrojanK, aum and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLord 368 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Wow, that's really weird to be honest. Are you sure you are downloading the Format Factory portable file from a legit source? Would it be possible to share some of the actual files? Specially couple of .py files? Sylence 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funkyy 3,076 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 4 hours ago, DLord said: Wow, that's really weird to be honest. Are you sure you are downloading the Format Factory portable file from a legit source? Would it be possible to share some of the actual files? Specially couple of .py files? DLord, there were 30 of these files the second time and I deleted them yesterday. Then I rebooted to see if they came back, but it was all clear. I started Format Factory again to see if they re-appeared, but they didn't...at least not yet!! I'll keep checking to see if there is a recurrence of this. I don't remember exactly where I downloaded my Win 7 installation disc from....but I was always careful to avoid "dodgy" places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayballs 45 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Quote guess what I found when I checked with "Everything If your impressed by that use shellbag analyzer from privazer (it's portable) https://privazer.com/en/download-shellbag-analyzer-shellbag-cleaner.php It'll show all the crap you downloaded and files that been created. funkyy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crucible 168 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 What is the source or download link? It appears someone added porn files to the app. 🔗🤔 funkyy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funkyy 3,076 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Crucible said: What is the source or download link? It appears someone added porn files to the app. 🔗🤔 On the application launcher it says "jooseng.blog.163.com", but I don't remember if I got the link here on Nsane or maybe from ElChupacabra's site. I have just checked again with "Everything" and so far, no more of these porn.py files have re-appeared. I also put "python.exe" in Everything and it appears that FormatFactory and VideoProc are the sources (?). I don't know anything about coding/programming, but I guess these two programs have been written in Python. As you can see from the following 2 screenshots there's a load of Python pyc files on my computer, 2,474 in the second image!! Should I uninstall these two portable progs (FormatFactory and VideoProc)? https://imgur.com/avkTLqy https://imgur.com/NMTygBZ Edited January 26 by funkyy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crucible 168 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, funkyy said: but I don't remember if I got the link here on Nsane or maybe from ElChupacabra's site. "Format Factory Portable 5.0.1 FoxxApp" Does the above posted title ring any bells? funkyy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayballs 45 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 My idea is if you don't feel comfortable with it or not sure where you got it from, just delete it and get it from a proper source funkyy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funkyy 3,076 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 (edited) 1 hour ago, Crucible said: "Format Factory Portable 5.0.1 FoxxApp" Does the above posted title ring any bells? It's possible that is a version that I downloaded, but I'm not 100% sure 'cos I update my portables regularly from a few sources. Meanwhile I have been investigating and I think I have found the source!! 1) I uninstalled any portable programs that had Python files (Deemix, PDF Arranger, VideoProc and FormatFactory). 2) Then I checked my system using Everything...all clear except 1 Python license file in TOR which I assume is safe. 3) I then re-installed the portable versions of Deemix, VideoProc and FormatFactory. 4) I then searched "Python" on Everything and 30 PORN Python files appeared, related to FormatFactory. 5) So I guess the portable version of FormatFactory from ElChupacabra's site is the culprit. 6) Finally, ran a search with Everything with "porn"....all clear again. Screenshots:- 1) https://imgur.com/BdKe2td 2) https://imgur.com/Eu9B2WV 3) https://imgur.com/BdKe2td Update:- I downloaded and installed portable FormatFactory from Diakov's site (Foxx apps version) and searched "porn" in Everything and the same 30 porn py files appear again!! Edited January 26 by funkyy Additional info!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DLord 368 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Nowadays it's normal to have python files on your system. Even some programs install python itself on your machine to function. The only way to really find out what those python files does is to see and analyze the actual file in .py format (text format python code). In general, as most portable apps are re-packed by third parties, if not possible to download from the original developer's site, try to download from legit sites. Don't want to advertise for any specific site, but if you look around you will find legit sites that have been distributing portable apps for many years with good reputation. funkyy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrojanK 962 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 1/26/2021 at 1:51 AM, funkyy said: The other day while playing around with the program "Everything" I found a lot of Python py and pyc files that had "porn" in the titles. Since I haven't installed Python in my system and I don't know anything about Python I deleted these files (640kb). I noticed that many of them were related to Format Factory which I found strange. Anyway, I checked a few times since the deletion and they were still gone. Then today I updated my portable Format Factory to the latest version...and guess what I found when I checked with "Everything"?....yes, a whole load of py and pyc files with "porn" in the title!! Can someone explain why these files are appearing and are connected with Format Factory? Those .py files are getting downloaded from the internet as the portable Format Factory you are using is allowed to do so. On 1/26/2021 at 1:51 AM, funkyy said: if my wife sees that on my computer You can try Everything's exclude list if you want to hide those .py files in search results. Hint 😉 Spoiler *funkyy* funkyy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funkyy 3,076 Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, TrojanK said: Those .py files are getting downloaded from the internet as the portable Format Factory you are using is allowed to do so. You can try Everything's exclude list if you want to hide those .py files in search results. Hint 😉 Hide contents *funkyy* Thank you TrojanK. But WHY are these files downloaded with FormatFactory? I mean, what exactly is their purpose? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Solution TrojanK 962 Posted January 27 Solution Share Posted January 27 40 minutes ago, funkyy said: WHY are these files downloaded with FormatFactory? I mean, what exactly is their purpose? Format Factory comes with video downloader. There should be other .py files present in that location which are used for this purpose. I think it's a feature. funkyy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sylence 2,780 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 This is why I don't trust 3rd party portable apps. pc71520 and DLord 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pc71520 1,436 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 8 hours ago, Sylence said: This is why I don't trust 3rd party portable apps. Agreed. Sylence 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crucible 168 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 On 1/26/2021 at 3:57 PM, funkyy said: Diakov You have to be vigilante installing these repacks. The last time I remember there was a homepage redirect checkmarked at the bottom of a Diakov repack installer. funkyy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funkyy 3,076 Posted February 8 Author Share Posted February 8 8 minutes ago, Crucible said: You have to be vigilante installing these repacks. The last time I remember there was a homepage redirect checkmarked at the bottom of a Diakov repack installer. You're right Crucible.... I've used a few Diakov portables and I remember that I almost clicked on one of the options on the installer GUI..but I hesitated because it was in Russian....later I found it was a "change your homepage" option. I always think twice or three times before clicking on something that I have even a small doubt about. Crucible 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pc71520 1,436 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 -Repacks. -3rd Party Portable Apps. funkyy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rudy5 195 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 (edited) On 1/27/2021 at 5:11 PM, TrojanK said: Format Factory comes with video downloader. There should be other .py files present in that location which are used for this purpose. I think it's a feature. It's obviously the supported sites of FF downloader And the "porn files" have nothing to do with jooseng or diakov, elchupacabra etc, they're all legit Edited February 8 by Rudy5 funkyy and Crucible 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
7even 100 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 So what are those files exactly? Some kind of redirecting? Maybe you should try to open it with notepad++ to see the code inside. And please do it while your wife shopping at grocery store. 🙄 funkyy and DLord 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funkyy 3,076 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 8 hours ago, 7even said: So what are those files exactly? Some kind of redirecting? Maybe you should try to open it with notepad++ to see the code inside. And please do it while your wife shopping at grocery store. 🙄 I uninstalled Format Factory days ago after discovering the files in question. But as Rudy5 and TrojanK pointed out it appears they are related to the inbuilt downloader that is part of Format Factory. And there was me thinking my wife was secretly downloading porn, tut tut. 7even and DLord 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
7even 100 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Lol. I thought there shouldn't be any secrets in marriage. 😂 funkyy and DLord 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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