How to Avoid PUPs–Potentially Unwanted Programs

from JoeUser Forums

 

Good article at TheWindowsClub about this: How to detect them, stop them from installing and rid your machine of them if installed through “bundling” with stuff you did want, for example.

PUPs sound innocent enough – but, “Potentially Unwanted Software” but in fact, they are frequently a type of malware, spyware to be exact.

I suggest reading the article…well written and informative.

Remember…”free” is very rarely, if ever, “free” and watch out for the strings. Pick up “Unchecky” and ALWAYS choose “Custom” or “Advanced” installation.

You can find it here…if you’ve finished your holiday shopping.

Have a great Sunday!

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

:)

 

Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top

I've been very vigilant about where I get software and not ever letting 'optional' stuff get installed.  However, I keep getting 'popunder' windows (ads in a separate browser window - without a 'double highlight in the Taskbar interestingly - during sessions of Pale Moon lately, no matter what sites I visit (and they are just my usual).  I've tried to search for ways of eliminating them to no avail.  Just on one rig but Malwarebytes Premium and Avast have been unable to 'see' anything.  Not a big deal but annoying enough.

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Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top

Pale Moon, Doc.  I'll give adwcleaner a look.  Thx.

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top


How to Avoid PUPs–Potentially Unwanted Programs


Avoid PHS.........

.........Potentially harmful sites. O:)

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yeah, those darn PUPs. You try to be nice to them and the next thing you know, they're humping your leg.