Computer virus threats called pups? what is it.

Question

Computer virus threats called pups? what is it.

Answer 1

Follow the instruction on the link below to clean your computer

10 easy step virus and spyware removal using free software

http://www.review-ninja.com/2008/08/10-e...

Answer 2

A PUP (potentially unwanted program) is a program that may be unwanted, despite the possibility that users consented to download it. PUPs include spyware, adware, and dialers, and are often downloaded in conjunction with a program that the user wants.

The term was created by McAfee, the Internet Security company, because marketing firms objected to having their products called "spyware": in the view of such firms, all the information necessary for informed consent is included in the download agreement. It is widely recognized, however, that many if not most users fail to read a download agreement in sufficient detail to understand exactly what they are downloading.

McAfee differentiates PUPs from other types of malware, such as viruses, Trojans, and worms, which can be safely assumed to be unwanted by the user.

Answer 3

a virus...obviously...

Answer 4

PUPs are 'Potentially Uwanted Programs'

Most antivirus scanners will remove them, but also use TrendMicro Housecall, it's free:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com

Also use a good antivirus with realtime monitoring:

Avast anti-virus better definitions, anti-spyware and anti-rootkit built in, faster and more reliable:

http://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Editi...

Setup Guide:

http://cotojo.wordpress.com/2008/07/15

Also use the following:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:

http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Ant...

Download, install, update and select Full Scan.

Remove all infections that it finds after scan.

Spybot S&D:

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...

Download, install, update and Immunize, then click 'Check for problems' then when complete select all and then 'Fix Checked'

Spyware Doctor Free Basic Edition - Realtime monitoring:

http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_inst...

Its free with Google pack, untick all boxes except Spyware Doctor. Download install, update and run.

Answer 5

Potentionaly unwanted programs and software  

Answer 6

Its a virus you get from looking at p**n!!!!

Answer 7

mybe it is a trojan Zlob download a free scan to find out :

http://www.pcthreat.com/removers.html

Answer 8

Just as elezsad said, you may find that you want to keep the program if you know it's safe. Remember it says 'Potentially'.

Answer 9

Use an anti spyware to get rid of that. You can find information and reviews on anti spywares at the link below.