So i tried something bad

[Pipmoose]

1. Tried buying Palworld from an online seller for a cheaper price.
2. He used some window shell command and redeemed the game via license code or something (Controlled my PC using AnyDesk)
3. Regrets, my antivirus keeps giving warnings after I installed it. So uninstalled.
4. Tried to remove "Palworld" from my account library so I can buy it legitimately but it keeps saying an error occurred.

So, is there any way I can actually remove it from my library? And should I be worried?

(Note: This "palworld" only shows in my pc's steam, it didnt show up in my other devices steam)

[Cathulhu]

So, you let a total stranger into your PC, let them do whatever they want and possible got the PC infected with malware who could do who knows what.

Was it at least cheap? Or were you ripped off as well as scammed?

Anyway, your Windows install is no longer trustworthy. I recommend wiping the hard drive and installing a clean copy of Windows.

[Pipmoose]

Originally posted by Cathulhu:

So, you let a total stranger into your PC, let them do whatever they want and possible got the PC infected with malware who could do who knows what.

Was it at least cheap? Or were you ripped off as well as scammed?

Anyway, your Windows install is no longer trustworthy. I recommend wiping the hard drive and installing a clean copy of Windows.

Bro is putting salt on my wounds ;-; Anyways thank you.

[Akyura]

I think you can reinstall steam if you don't mind installing back all your games :)

[Cathulhu]

That won't fix his compromised Windows installation.

[nullable]

Originally posted by Pipmoose:

(Note: This "palworld" only shows in my pc's steam, it didnt show up in my other devices steam)

Is it added as a non-steam game?

[Pipmoose]

Originally posted by nullable:

Originally posted by Pipmoose:

(Note: This "palworld" only shows in my pc's steam, it didnt show up in my other devices steam)

Is it added as a non-steam game?

Idk its just stays there in my pc's steam library. I can still install it and I can also still buy the actual palworld.

[Ettanin]

Originally posted by Pipmoose:

Originally posted by nullable:

Is it added as a non-steam game?

Idk its just stays there in my pc's steam library. I can still install it and I can also still buy the actual palworld.

yeah you bought a pirated copy and were scammed.

Format your system and reinstall everything from scratch.

Thenafter, do the following:
1. Scan for malware https://www.malwarebytes.com/
2. Deauthorize all other devices https://store.steampowered.com/twofactor/manage
3. Change passwords from a clean computer
4. Generate new backup codes for your Mobile App https://store.steampowered.com/twofactor/manage
5. Revoke the API key https://steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey (there should be nothing in the APIKEY)
6. Change your trade link: Profile > your inventory > trade offer > Who can send me trade offer > scroll down and make a new trade link.

[Ettanin]

for authorized key sellers see:
https://rgamedeals.net/
and
https://isthereanydeal.com/

[Aluvard]

I think that at this point you should treat all other accounts, game clients, mails etc. as compromised.

[Tristin]

"Buy stupid stuff, get stupid prices".
Nothing out of ordinary here. It's actually good that you are learning it now, so that you don't get scammed for much bigger stuff later on in life.

As already mentioned, you want to fully wipe your disk, it's much hassel-free and better use of your time and effort. Meanwhile, your PC is effected, and your data is being leaked, including your accounts and passwords.

[ZanyScum]

Reinstalling your operating system is NOT an option.

Just do it.

Don't forget your backup and keep an eye out for the possibility of a virus in the data you backup.

Update:
Trying to get a game cheaper is totally normal. Don't feel bad for THAT.
But: Letting someone on your PC is ... let's call it sub optimal. ;-)

[Cathulhu]

Yes, fix your keyboard and don't hijack other people's threads.