if i run dcleaner and my security says pup found will?

Question

it harm my comp or just send adverts ,has anyone run this programme.thanks 4 ur time.

Answer 1

ive never heard of dcleaner, i have heard of ccleaner

Answer 2

PUPS are also legitimate - they can be from genuine software that you ISP (internet service provider) use in their newer versions of software.

Get rid of the Dcleaner, either use: http://filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/

or

http://filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/

or

http://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

All are free and very easy to use. When it lists the PUPs, use the options to find out more about them. Even as a novice, you will be able to see if they are linked to your ISP, or any other relevant software you use.

Hope this helps

Answer 3

Dcleaner requires vb runtime files- hence the security alert; I wouldn't bother with it. Use CCleaner instead - it's free and no adware
http://www.ccleaner.com

Answer 4

Uninstall Dcleaner and try these instead, they're all free;

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.

Shields Up security site;
https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works
http://www.grc.com/optout.htm - grc anti spyware program and info.

http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1 AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware

And these are useful utilities;
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
http://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.sys-shield.com - AbsoluteShield File Shredder
http://heidi.ie/eraser - Eraser file shredder

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

Answer 5

Delete PUP & stay off Kazza - this is where you got it.

PUP will slow your computer & you will get none stop spyware

Answer 6

its an annoying little thing just update your antivirus and antispyware and run them in safe mode