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Conduit “PUP.Optional.Conduit.A” Removal Guide

Conduit

Conduit (SearchProtect by Conduit) is an Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) and detected by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as (PUP.Optional.Conduit.A). The Conduit adware or the Conduit Toolbar is bundled with certain free software that primarily installs to your computer with or without your permission and knowledge. When Malwarebytes Anti-Malware detects PUP.Optional.Conduit.A you do not immediately have to worry, because it is not a virus or other malware. But only a adware related program… Read More »

What is Adware?

What is Adware

Adware is the general term applied to Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP/PUA) that will display unwanted pop-ups, advertisements, audio ads  or re-direct your search results to promotional and sponosred (malicious) web sites. Adware is frequently built into freeware or shareware programs: if you download a freeware program that is packed by a wrapper the adware or bundeld programms will be installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. Sometimes a Trojan Horse… Read More »