PUP.Optional.MyWebSearch removal instruction

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

• Network activity detected but not expressed in API logs
• Anomalous binary characteristics

How to determine PUP.Optional.MyWebSearch?

File Info:
crc32: BFD6B703
md5: 4fe474c89775e420333e4b1e688f5eff
name: 4FE474C89775E420333E4B1E688F5EFF.mlw
sha1: cffed4c582b16299cfdcf623d99eccaffefe2233
sha256: 2f72d88fb7f5ed7cfba63f8a2291a9e23ac154b6e13f2c8d6bc0724a0c7f221e
sha512: 8a2bfeae68b274031f66d80eb1000656d71e895d4ec62027d73c69684105ca7770cb444cd391ec793f41914d850bbfd45218bb30a6ac1c9ad744d61f0a62b323
ssdeep: 48:qLL4CpK8vAHEG8NFkDqwggECWczj8BrRtrQm2WZGKeXVUTbNH5G9TShgupomnI:44KK8Y8kDPWczj8VQje1lbTbNpoH
type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windows

Version Info:
LegalCopyright: Copyright xa9 2007
InternalName: m3HighIn
FileVersion: 1, 0, 0, 1
CompanyName: MyWebSearch.com
LegalTrademarks: 
ProductName: My Web Search Bar
ProductVersion: 2, 3, 0, 0
FileDescription: Run a MyWebSearch DLL as an App
OriginalFilename: m3HighIn.exe
Translation: 0x0409 0x04b0

PUP.Optional.MyWebSearch also known as:

How to remove PUP.Optional.MyWebSearch?

• 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.