Possible false positive?

[Robertiy]

Threat: PUP.Optional.AshampooRegistryCleaner

Type: File

Location: C:\PROGRAMDATA\Ashampoo\ICO_ASHAMPOO_ICO_ASHAMPOO_MARKETPLACE.ICO

That's ok.  Read up it on what MB wrote about bundled Registry cleaners and since it's just an icon and does not impact the usability of Ashampoo Burning Studio, I just deleted it.

Robert

Edited March 6, 2017 by Robertiy

[perryb]

Hello Robertiy,

Welcome to !!  It does appear that we correctly detect the file and, you may also find others to be found upon a deep scan with the latest definitions.  If you should notice any other symptoms, could you please follow the instructions below so we can see if there may be anything else present.  Since you had deleted the file it will be difficult for us to analyze it, however upon my research it was correctly detected.  In the future, it is best to 'quarantine' the files that are found so they can be restored, or analyzed further if necessary.

If you should notice any other symptoms, please follow the instructions below.  

Best regards,

Perry

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