Infected by PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A? – Instructions to Remove PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A

Your MalwareBytes Anti-malware detected PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A but couldn’t delete it? You still fail to get rid of the threat after having tried several methods? If PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A invades your PC, you need to remove it as soon as possible, for it may harm your system seriously. The instructions in this post show you how to deal with the infection.

Descriptions of PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A

PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A is a computer threat detected by MalwareBytes Anti-malware. It is a potentially unwanted program which acts like a computer virus. It usually gets into the target computers furtively without permission. This threat can be bundled with other programs from the Internet. When you choose the custom installer, the unwanted program will be able to be installed on the machine as well. In addition, it can also spread via spam emails and malicious websites. The pop-ups and links from unsecure sources can also distribute the infection. You won’t realize this potentially malevolent program until the antivirus program detects it as a theat.

Generally, the program has the ability to modify system settings of the infected PC. At the beginning, you won’t notice any abnormal phenomena caused by the program. However, many computer problems gradually show up over time. For example, your web browser is affected and cannot work properly. A lot of pop-ups with various contents, such as porn, games, and IQ test, may be displayed on your computer when you are surfing the Internet. Many unnecessary programs or even malware can be downloaded on your PC when you carelessly click on them. Moreover, if the threat cannot be deleted timely, the blue death screen error may frequently occur when you attempt to run some programs or games. Your computer performance will become poor due to this unwanted program. To protect your PC, please remove PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A without hesitation.

How to protect your computer from these potentially unwanted/malicious programs?

Such potentially threats often come along with the freeware from the Internet. Many users pay no attention to the installation of the free programs so that bring many threats on their PCs unwarily. Some developers of the freeware often bundle unnecessary programs into their products to make profits. If you don’t notice that and install the program by choosing custom installation, the useless programs will be installed at the same time when you finish the Installation. Therefore, be more cautious when installing freeware download from the Internet. Besides, keeping an advanced antivirus program running on the PC is also necessary. Don’t click on pop-ups or links on the insecure websites.

Solutions to PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A removal:

Since antivirus programs fail to delete the program, you can delete the malicious files and registry entries of the program manually if you are experienced on program removal. Follow the steps below to get rid of the malicious program step by step.

Note:The file names and locations of the program may differ on different Windows operating systems. If you are not sure about which files to delete, it is suggested that you use a professional removal tool to delete the program rather than remove it manually.

Step1. Uninstall the program that bundled with the threat.

Windows XP: Click Start > Control Panel > Add/ Remove Programs, select Ask Toolbar, Ask Toolbar Updater, AVG SafeGuard toolbar, Coupon Printer for Windows or Upromise RewardU Toolbar which was installed recently and then click Remove to delete it.

Windows 7: Click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Feature, select the related program and click Uninstall button to remove it.
Step2. Delete the files created by the unwanted program.

Click Start > Control Panel > Folder Options > click View tab > check Show hidden folders and files > uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) > click OK.

Find out the files below and delete all of them.

%AllUsersProfile%

%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\~r

%AllUsersProfile%\Application Data\~dll

Step3. Remove registry entries generated by the threat.

Click Start > Run > type regedit in the box and click OK.

In the opened Registry Editor, locate to the registry entries below and delete them.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A\DisplayIcon %AppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe,0

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A\UninstallString “%AppData%[RANDOM CHARACTERS][RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe” -u

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\[RANDOM CHARACTERS] %AppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A\ShortcutPath “%AppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS]\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe” -u

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A\DisplayName PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A

Is there a tool that can get rid of PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A automatically and completely?

The answer is yes. If you feel uncomfortable deleting the files and registry entries of the program by yourself manually, you must wish to use a tool to delete PUP.Optional.InstallIQ.A quickly without having to spend so much time on the removal. Mighty Uninstaller can meet your needs perfectly. It is a removal tool which is designed to delete all unwanted and stubborn programs and files conveniently and thoroughly. It has user-friendly interface and enables you to find out and delete the target programs or files rapidly. Therefore, when your computer is infected by malware, it is strongly recommended that you use Mighty Uninstaller to fix the problem.