PUP.Optional.ASK removal instruction

The PUP.Optional.ASK is considered dangerous by lots of security experts. When this infection is active, you may notice unwanted processes in Task Manager list. In this case, it is adviced to scan your computer with GridinSoft Anti-Malware.

What PUP.Optional.ASK virus can do?

• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Possible date expiration check, exits too soon after checking local time
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Collects information about installed applications
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Anomalous binary characteristics

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How to determine PUP.Optional.ASK?

File Info:
crc32: 9742E2BBmd5: 46df19da9816f9e1f294fe43d2bfb035name: dfx9Setup-WMP64.exesha1: 3141db52e5e1371f240e29af721947ec9fc5c056sha256: 14d4fdf1b807aa5907ab51c8bd116854524ed4d7c6343763db1e8ab52875177csha512: f6cc23e1b5389a76bfaa5bc2f65a8eb6569d5f3c345a2dbd2ae27998308572198226e73a1e3fb04c0289780110916d43745c5b88f37bb288c0dd252aadfb3d1dssdeep: 49152:vqg4ZJ+0sS8oOXJ69FT2ipgP1UfHL3PXJE68maIvJVfPQLz3FlnIxD0sMxEqOkws:vqgIs7EF2FWf23n2o/VlIV0n+WW16oYTtype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows, Nullsoft Installer self-extracting archive
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xa9 Power TechnologyFileVersion: 9.208.0.0CompanyName: Power TechnologyLegalTrademarks: Comments: DFX for Windows Media PlayerProductName: DFX for Windows Media PlayerFileDescription: DFX for Windows Media PlayerTranslation: 0x0409 0x0000

PUP.Optional.ASK also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.ASK?

• Download and install GridinSoft Anti-Malware.
• Open GridinSoft Anti-Malware and perform a “Standard scan“.
• “Move to quarantine” all items.
• Open “Tools” tab – Press “Reset Browser Settings“.
• Select proper browser and options – Click “Reset”.
• Restart your computer.