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PUP Help by ImJeezus January 17, 2015 at 12:01 AM UTC

So recently some junk got onto my computer somehow.

AVG found 1 out of 2 of the junk to be a virus.
I researched the other crap to find out that it was some what of a PUP.
The junk was called "iLivid" and I want to know if I should remove it or not.

ViceTechnicolour January 17, 2015 at 12:01 AM UTC

Yes, remove it. iLivid is PUP.

FrozenSolstice January 17, 2015 at 1:01 AM UTC

Erm, what is a PUP?

SnowSX3 January 17, 2015 at 1:01 AM UTC

Erm, what is a PUP?
Potentially Unwanted Program.

ImJeezus January 17, 2015 at 1:01 AM UTC

Erm, what is a PUP?
In the PC World, a PUP is a Potentially Unwanted Programming, such as adware, toolbars, and browser hijackers.
Not as dangerous as a virus but still can cause a bit of damage.

badgg January 17, 2015 at 1:01 AM UTC

iLivid somehow was downloaded on my computer some time ago, that's when adware and unwanted toolbars started to popup. I recommend uninstalling it completely.

Emmaye January 17, 2015 at 1:01 AM UTC

Whenever I click a download button on MediaFire, I usually see my file save that I wanted to download, but also a separate window with iLivid saying it will install in "this amount of seconds"

JKawesome January 17, 2015 at 1:01 AM UTC

I've had a couple of experiences with iLivid, on my clients' computers, and my own as well. I would recommend you uninstall it somehow, since it does lead to a ton of ads popping up everywhere.

Stimulating January 17, 2015 at 1:01 AM UTC

a gr8 program is YAC. has malware detection, junk cleanup, system optimizer, ad blocker, program uninstaller and a deep clean after un-installing to get rid of any residue