PUP.Optional.WindowsProtectManager is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that is promoted as a web browser extension. Once installed, it hijacks a browser’s home page, redirects web traffic to unwanted sites, and displays excessive amounts of pop-up ads.
Malwarebytes protects users from PUP.Optional.WindowsProtectManager by using real-time protection.
Malwarebytes blocks PUP.Optional.WindowsProtectManager
Malwarebytes can detect and remove PUP.Optional.WindowsProtectManager without further user interaction.
Should users wish to keep this program and exclude it from being detected in future scans, they can add the program to the exclusions list. Here’s how to do it.
If you want to allow the program to connect to the Internet, for example to fetch updates, also add an exclusion of the type Allow an application to connect to the internet and use the Browse button to select the file you wish to grant access.
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