[Solved] MalwareBytes Found Something

MB found the following in the registry & quarantined it: PUP.Optional.RRSavings.A

 

That's a PUP..."Potentially Unwanted Program." Would you like me to help you do a scan? It sounds like MBAM resolved the issue OK.

-etavares

 

I did place the "PUP" in MB quarantine & then deleted it. I then did a full MB scan & everything is clean & i rebooted my computer. What is the possibility of that "PUP" reoccuring since i did not use "system restore" before or after the deletion?

 

Yeah, PUP to me means malware since it often uses deception to be installed in the first place and can track what you're doing online. This type of software is often bundled with downloads, or if you click an add that looks like a download button. Any PUP has a good chance of being installed again unless you pay close attention to what you're clicking and the options for legitimate programs you install. (e.g. almost everything these days has a 'default' setting to install toolbars, etc.) We can clean out system restore to ensure it doesn't come back. MBAM scans will also detect it if it comes back...it looks like you regularly scan with MBAM?

-etavares

 

Yes, i do a quick scan every day & on the weekend i do a full scan.

 

OK, MBAM will definitely see it if it comes back again. Just pay close attention to what you're downloading and installing and that will prevent most PUPs.

-etavares

 

Thank you.