How to remove "PUP.Optional.InstallCore"?

The PUP.Optional.InstallCore 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.

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What PUP.Optional.InstallCore virus can do?

Presents an Authenticode digital signature
Performs some HTTP requests
Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
Anomalous binary characteristics

Related domains:

redirector.gvt1.com

r3—sn-4g5edn7y.gvt1.com

How to determine PUP.Optional.InstallCore?


File Info:
crc32: 52C0F1BF
md5: 14b6053e19c44aa2cb285d5117f490b3
name: darkwave.studio.setup.exe
sha1: 7f963f8d4c7aa5dc034744c621e255ff5dd79591
sha256: 14d13dc79775dbda926da9a2b8a4159ff613c9047e66db1ccb70c859c9a6e09e
sha512: b566d6769f3a73d6cee5af5f99a0639f625b07939011c155bb2bef464cbbf5ad222c9ddb8bdd0fece61d8382f8837f9df4a117e78352cea7487512f324fcd730
ssdeep: 98304:K5k0QGpPJSrSgcwU/kyvVS28XsRMqmp1MI//eU9LBM:KW0QGirSDH/x9aXsPmpSU/euM
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
0: [No Data]

PUP.Optional.InstallCore also known as:

DrWeb	Trojan.InstallCore.3164
Cylance	Unsafe
VIPRE	InstallCore (fs)
K7AntiVirus	Trojan ( 00548e3e1 )
K7GW	Trojan ( 00548e3e1 )
TrendMicro	PUA.Win32.FusionCore.SMBD
BitDefenderTheta	Gen:NN.ZexaF.34084.Tu0@a0Hsnyoi
Symantec	PUA.InstallCore
APEX	Malicious
Avast	Win32:PUP-gen [PUP]
GData	Win32.Trojan.Agent.4IKJUR
Kaspersky	not-a-virus:HEUR:Downloader.Win32.Funshion.gen
NANO-Antivirus	Trojan.Win32.InstallCore.esdulv
Sophos	InstallCore (PUA)
F-Secure	PotentialRisk.PUA/InstallCore.dcwi
Invincea	heuristic
McAfee-GW-Edition	InstallCore
Webroot	W32.Adware.Gen
Avira	PUA/InstallCore.dcwi
Microsoft	PUA:Win32/InstallCore
ZoneAlarm	not-a-virus:HEUR:Downloader.Win32.Funshion.gen
McAfee	InstallCore
MAX	malware (ai score=95)
VBA32	Downloader.Funshion
Malwarebytes	PUP.Optional.InstallCore
Panda	PUP/DownloadAssistant
ESET-NOD32	Win32/FusionCore.L potentially unwanted
TrendMicro-HouseCall	PUA.Win32.FusionCore.SMBD
Yandex	Riskware.Agent!
eGambit	Unsafe.AI_Score_98%
AVG	Win32:PUP-gen [PUP]
MaxSecure	Trojan.Malware.300983.susgen

How to remove PUP.Optional.InstallCore?

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.

How to remove “PUP.Optional.InstallCore”?