How Can I Remove PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A?

Other Problems Caused by PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A

1.You open malicious attachments when receiving emails from unknown people or your contacts.

2.You download and install some software downloaded from untrustworthy sources, and you don't scan for malware before installing it on your computer.

3.You agree to install an optional program which is actually malicious when installing a “reputable” application.

4.You browse websites which have been hacked by cyber hackers and unwittingly download malware like Trojan.Vilsel to your computer when clicking on some hidden download link.

5.You don't install a quality antivirus program or you don't make it running while you are surfing on the Internet.

6.You haven't updated your operating system and the software installed in the system for a long time.

What is PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A?

PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A is programmed to drop/ load down junks like tracking cookies, adware, toolbar virus, vicious extensions, fake anti0spyware programs into the compromised machine. Strictly speaking, trojan downloader.agent2.bhto is a helper. Once it has all components placed and impairs the machine to some extent, another virus is on the way to destroy and further scrape your information. Usually, trojan horse downloader.agent2.bhto manages to slip past installed anti-virus programs, but it will be finally found by them, sadly, they don't help much to remove the Trojan. Such Trojan, especially like PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A is capable of opening up a backdoor as it needs a duct to pass malevolent items and at the mean time, receive commands to execute those items from remote server or remote hacker directly. Trojan horse downloader.agent2.bhto can probably plays along with redirect problems. The backdoor can be a visible webpage.

By frequently making queries to some sites/ a certain site, the Trojan is able to exchange information with remote server/hacker. What could be worse, remote hacker can access to the impaired machine with such backdoor wide open, yet some PC users will not realize that when some error messages occur. Let's keep on reading to know what specific harms can PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A impose on your cherished machine.

Here are two effective methods to get rid of PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A permanently from your system, follow the steps to get rid of PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A right now.

Method 1: Manual Removal Guides:

1.Reboot the PC and keep pressing F8 key on the keyboard upon PC startup but before logging in. Hit the arrow keys to choose "Safe Mode with Networking" option, and then tap Enter key to enter Safe Mode with Networking.

2.Find Ctrl, Alt, and Delete these 3 keys and then press them together to open task manager to end the process related to this Trojan, the name of the process of it is random.

3.Try to find Folder Options in Control Panel, select the View tab, and then tick Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) and then click OK.

4.Open Registry entries. Search malicious files and registry entries related to PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A and then remove all of them.

5. Delete all add-ons related to PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A from the browsers

Google Chrome Click on wrench icon-> locate Tools-> click on Extensions-> click on the bin icon or uncheck the items related to PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A.

Internet Explorer Click Tools>select "Manage Add-ons">"search providers">set Yahoo or other reputable search engine as your default one>go to "search results">remove its add-ons

Mozilla Firefox

Click on Firefox button-> click on Add-ons-> search for all the extensions of PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A from the list-> click on the Remove button on each line.

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Method 2: Automatically get rid of PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A with Spyhunter. (Download Removal Tool Now) SpyHunter can detect, remove and block spyware, rootkits, adware, keyloggers, cookies, trojans, worms and other types of malware. You could follow the virus removal guides below to clean up threats.

1)Download SpyHunter directly.(Free Download Now)

2)Click “Malware Scan” button to have a full or quick scan on your PC after you properly install SpyHunter.

3)Select the detected malicious files after your scanning.

4)Click “Remove” button on the right side to remove all threats.

In summary

PUP.Optional.LuckyLeap.A is a nasty Trojan virus that can mess up the computer badly and cannot be removed completely by antivirus programs. It makes your computer perform slowly and implants other high-risk viruses into the computer. It gathers your contacts' email addresses and sends spam email with attachments containing viruses to them in your name. Besides, it enables cyber criminals to collect your privacy. Your confidential information including bank account details may be stolen for profitable use. Therefore, it is a serious threat and shall be removed as soon as possible.