PUP.Optional.DownWare removal instruction

The PUP.Optional.DownWare 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.DownWare virus can do?

• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• Creates or sets a registry key to a long series of bytes, possibly to store a binary or malware config
• Installs itself for autorun at Windows startup
• Anomalous binary characteristics

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How to determine PUP.Optional.DownWare?

File Info:
crc32: 19B61339md5: da1b5ea0f04cabf3ed5d68ca6da50354name: kat-mp3-recorder-setup-free.exesha1: 007da68ddb25a0dc16f5b9926a020b677913670asha256: 7590d3d413de2ba9a027ef61fdbc6de73a0d5fef71c2ba399fba37a01c9613efsha512: 03a5a046bb34a33a96a433540cf82c111d74cb04cfa7730a7a8037a0b7b0aa72c177038e363a3e6b49586cf606fc04ad996a42158c52ec8d3054e8396e600b97ssdeep: 196608:HPN6Gif26Z5Ayrb9TTg7RP6kN+dnQqUhdawVOi:H1kbAyr5qt6kuf8ntype: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: xfffd GoodKatShare LLCProductName: Kat MP3 RecorderFileDescription: Kat MP3 RecorderFileVersion: 5.9.0.0CompanyName: GoodKatShare LLCTranslation: 0x0409 0x0000

PUP.Optional.DownWare also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.DownWare?

• 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.