Potentially Unwanted Programs or PUPs are similar to viruses, spyware, and other malware, but unlike these malicious programs, these Potentially Unwanted Programs are given permission to be installed by a user.
After installing and determining the true purpose of these programs, the user will then try to remove them after his/her computer starts to slow down and display annoying pop-up advertisements.
A List of Fake and Malicious Advertisements
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To remove PUPs from your computer, you may use the two very effective PUPs removal software listed below:
You may also see fake advertisements asking you to upgrade or update your Flash player. Click here to read more.
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