PUP.Optional.MindSpark.A removal

[mkarmali]

Recently I ran a scan with Malwarebytes and it detected the above mentioned PUP.

 

I chose to Quarantine the threats.

 

Is that sufficient because about 8 of them were Registry related.

 

I don't have any pop-ups problem.

 

Do I need to do anything else?

 

Thanks in advance

mkarmali

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Hello,

 

 

Try to scan again and see will MalwareBytes will pick them up again.

[mkarmali]

Hi, thanks for your prompt reply.

 

I performed a Hyper Scan and it did not pick them up.

 

Thanks.

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Then it is ok

[mkarmali]

Thanks!

[TwinHeadedEagle]

Below you will find my thoughts about securing your machine. Go ahead through it, you will benefit from some useful advice about safe computing.
 
 
 

Recommended reading:

 

 
MUST READ - security tips:

• Computer Security - a short guide to staying safer online.
• Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

MUST READ - general maintenance:

• What to do if your Computer is running slowly?
•  

The Importance of Software Updating:

 

 
In order to stay protected it is very important that you regularly update all of your software. Cybercriminals depend on the apathy of users around software updates to keep their malicious endeavor running.
 
Operating systems, such as Windows, and applications, such as Adobe Reader or JAVA, are used by tens of millions of computers and devices around the world, making them a huge target for cybercriminals. Downloading updates and installing them can sometimes be tedious, but the advantages you get from the updates are certainly worth it.

• How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows
• How to update Java
• How to update Adobe Reader

 

Recommended additional software:

 
 
 
TFC - to clean unneeded temporary files.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - to scan your system from time to time in search for malware.
Malwarebytes' Anti-Exploit - to prevent plenty of mostly exploited vulnerabilities.
McShield - to prevent infections spread by removable media.
CryptoPrevent - to secure yourself from very severe CryptoLocker infection.
Unchecky - to prevent from installing additional foistware, implemented in legitimate installations.
FiheHippo.com Update Checker - to keep your programs up-to-date.
Adblock - to surf the web without annoying ads!
 
 
 

Post-cleanup procedures:

 
 
Download DelFix by Xplode and save it to your desktop.

• Run the tool by right click on the icon and Run as administrator option.
• Make sure that these ones are checked:
  • Remove disinfection tools
  • Purge system restore
  • Reset system settings
• Push Run.
• The program will run for a few seconds and display a notepad report.
  You do not need to attach it.

The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.
 
 
 
 

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Thank you! 

 
 
Stay safe,
TwinHeadedEagle  

[AdvancedSetup]

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