PUP.Optional.Reimage

Short Bio

PUP.Optional.Reimage is the detection name for Reimage Repair, Reimage Plus, and Reimage Protector, which are known system optimizer PUPs. It is offered in various ways, but usually as an online computer repair tool.

Common Infection Method

PUP.Optional.Reimage comes in many forms. More commonly, they can be found in bundlers and are known to use aggressive and misleading advertising.

Avoidance Advice:

• Do not use bundlers to get your software.
• Use Web protection to block as many sites pushing this product as possible.
• Read up on how to avoid potentially unwanted programs.

Remediation

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware completely removes this threat, unless specifically pointed out in a dedicated removal guide. No further clean up is required.

An example of a removal guide for Reimage Repair can be found on our forums.