What to verify before removal
This pua entry is most useful when PUP.Optional.WinnerSolutions malicious file appears after a software bundle, browser extension install, or unwanted system utility. Treat it as moderate risk until you confirm whether the alert is tied to browser settings, scheduled tasks, or a persistent updater.
Start by comparing the local file name with 43D4A47FB1363BE9AB40.mlw, then review the behavior notes for bundled installers, browser policy changes, notification abuse, and unwanted startup entries. This helps separate a matching detection from a different file that only shares a similar alert name.
- Observed file
- 43D4A47FB1363BE9AB40.mlw
- Compare the suspicious file name with 43D4A47FB1363BE9AB40.mlw.
- Confirm the detection name matches PUP.Optional.WinnerSolutions malicious file before removing related files.
- Review the report for bundled installers, browser policy changes, notification abuse, and unwanted startup entries so the cleanup is based on observed behavior, not only the label.
- Remove the unwanted app, reset affected browser settings, and check extensions before reconnecting accounts.
The PUP.Optional.WinnerSolutions 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.WinnerSolutions virus can do?
- Sample contains Overlay data
- Presents an Authenticode digital signature
- Unconventionial language used in binary resources: Russian
- Authenticode signature is invalid
How to determine PUP.Optional.WinnerSolutions?
File Info:
name: 43D4A47FB1363BE9AB40.mlwpath: /opt/CAPEv2/storage/binaries/a658dd7c7c70b0ece9f9913999c40b2ab907ea2ea559b01ad154aa1876c2777ecrc32: 43ADC993md5: 43d4a47fb1363be9ab40a019d3253925sha1: f08fde308733f4cf57e6cff1e5fff54f5071ed24sha256: a658dd7c7c70b0ece9f9913999c40b2ab907ea2ea559b01ad154aa1876c2777esha512: 9a57e99109e479441b73b75e15c4c6ce863eca0679d0c69e91601cd2c5dc9b7a82622ede41fd7025f5b28b085b344f04ec2f9829897d52f78aca71798c2ad1eassdeep: 12288:Fvehn9SkO7WnIWx3sNfajKpDMFND4w1ImV+oDmHPt7K0TG1T3IytLMJAsN:FGhn/O7WjOmOFN+T3RLQA6type: PE32 executable (GUI) Intel 80386, for MS Windowstlsh: T15EB48D50B551D032E6A102B196BC9B624C3DBE34076650DBF3E43EB81A702D27B7A76Fsha3_384: 2a3111ebc2594482bb09799dd47cd2c5ceb582a32fbdc5f9125bd494c07aabefdfd0f7b4d6ff13c99087aac86bab7d25ep_bytes: e87ad60000e97ffeffff558bec837d08timestamp: 2014-07-07 15:12:00Version Info:
0: [No Data]
PUP.Optional.WinnerSolutions also known as:
| Bkav | W32.AIDetectMalware |
| Lionic | Adware.Win32.DownloadAdmin.2!c |
| CAT-QuickHeal | PUA.Winnersolu.Gen |
| Sangfor | PUA.Win32.Sign.a |
| VirIT | PUP.Win32.WinnerSol.A |
| Paloalto | generic.ml |
| ViRobot | Adware.Winnersolutions.539288.B |
| Emsisoft | Application.Downloader (A) |
| DrWeb | Adware.Downware.10683 |
| Webroot | Pua.Winner |
| Antiy-AVL | GrayWare[AdWare]/Win32.DownloadAdmin |
| Microsoft | PUADlManager:Win32/DownloadAdmin |
| AhnLab-V3 | Win-PUP/WinnerSolutions.X1429 |
| VBA32 | BScope.Adware.Skyli |
| Malwarebytes | PUP.Optional.WinnerSolutions |
| Rising | Adware.DownloadAdmin!8.13286 (TFE:5:GWCvrTkA5zU) |
| MaxSecure | not-a-virus:Downloader.Widoman.a |
| DeepInstinct | MALICIOUS |
How to remove PUP.Optional.WinnerSolutions?
Verify the infection before changing system settings
Use GridinSoft Anti-Malware to run a full scan, review detected persistence entries, and quarantine confirmed threats before restarting Windows.
- 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.