Malware Bytes Premium and PUP Files

[et_phonehome_2]

I always believed that Malware Bytes Premium were to prevent malware protection real-time.  Is there a way to prevent PUPs from being installed whether it came from browsing sites or installing software? 

[daledoc1]

Hi:

 

Most PUPs require some sort of user "interaction" to install (typically NOT opting out during installation of other, legit software with which the PUP is bundled).

Clicking through software install wizards without reading the "fine print" is a common way to acquire such PUPs.

 

There is more information here: What are the 'PUP' detections, are they threats, and should they be deleted?

Also, please be sure that you have MBAM properly configured both to DETECT and to automatically QUARANTINE, by selecting "Treat Detections as Malware", as shown in the attached screen shot.

 

Thanks,