PUP.Optional.DriverFix removal instruction

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

• Executable code extraction
• Presents an Authenticode digital signature
• Creates RWX memory
• A process attempted to delay the analysis task.
• Reads data out of its own binary image
• Drops a binary and executes it
• HTTP traffic contains suspicious features which may be indicative of malware related traffic
• Performs some HTTP requests
• Uses Windows utilities for basic functionality
• 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
• Attempts to modify proxy settings
• Anomalous binary characteristics
• Uses suspicious command line tools or Windows utilities

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How to determine PUP.Optional.DriverFix?

File Info:
crc32: EE19601Fmd5: 7951baa0c4c4e2a412f6d64708219093name: driverfixwebdl-7228423723.exesha1: 4e66b12d748096ad5e514f8941c8e17db569f130sha256: 7c5249324232d640d7fdb70c0f682e54ad06cf615b0e3af727079a90f7fad08bsha512: 3d5ba3b83a65a16cb6c6088dc460fe42fc8c549f6aac9b9875ccb07dfe2cf8c301ce900ba16507f72f980a0f4c0cfa0c05bb8cd967ff324cb9c6ebd9a91ff98fssdeep: 12288:JEnJ8AhS76DWFAwagZLwLjcxJcf3dBhgiGpdoF:JdAhSOYpZkLjQSfNBOiGp6type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows
Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 2019 DriverFix. Inc. All Rights ReservedInternalName: DriverFix SetupFileVersion: 4.20191127CompanyName: DriverFixLegalTrademarks: DriverFixProductName: DriverFixProductVersion: 4.20191127FileDescription: DriverFix SetupOriginalFilename: DriverFixWebdl.exeTranslation: 0x0000 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.DriverFix also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.DriverFix?

• 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.