{"id":11611,"date":"2013-09-07T08:19:29","date_gmt":"2013-09-07T08:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/?p=11611"},"modified":"2013-09-07T08:19:29","modified_gmt":"2013-09-07T08:19:29","slug":"pup-optional-deltatb-virus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/pup-optional-deltatb-virus\/","title":{"rendered":"Remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB (Removal Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PUP.Optional.DeltaTB<\/strong> is a specific detection used by <em>Malwarebytes Anti-Malware<\/em> and other antivirus products to indicate and detect a Potentially Unwanted Program.<br \/>\nA potentially unwanted application is a program that contains adware, installs toolbars or has other unclear objectives.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-10905\" title=\"PUP.Optional.DeltaTB virus\" alt=\"[Image: PUP.Optional.DeltaTB]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/malwarebytes-pup-program.jpg\" width=\"350\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/malwarebytes-pup-program.jpg 350w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/malwarebytes-pup-program-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p><div id=\"mwtad1118856301\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309684--placement_360520\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3957935887\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>PUP.Optional.DeltaTB it&#8217;s technically not a virus, but it does exhibit plenty of malicious traits, such as rootkit capabilities to hook deep into the operating system, browser hijacking, and in general just interfering with the user experience. The industry generally refers to it as a &#8220;PUP,&#8221; or potentially unwanted program.<br \/>\nThe PUP.Optional.DeltaTB infection is used to boost advertising revenue, as in the use of blackhat SEO, to inflate a site\u2019s page ranking in search results.<\/p>\n<p>PUP.Optional.DeltaTB got on your computer after you have installed a freeware software (video recording\/streaming, download-managers or PDF creators) that had bundled into their installation this browser hijacker. This Potentially Unwanted Propgram is also bundled within the custom installer on many download sites (examples: CNET, Brothersoft or Softonic), so if you have downloaded a software from these websites, chances are that PUP.Optional.DeltaTB was installed during the software setup process.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad3384322087\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381396-ad_309691-placement_360566\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1471373341\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>You should <strong>always pay attention when installing software<\/strong> because often, a software installer includes optional installs, such as this PUP.Optional.DeltaTB browser hijacker. Be very careful what you agree to install.<br \/>\n<strong>Always opt for the custom installation<\/strong> and deselect anything that is not familiar, especially optional software that you never wanted to download and install in the first place. It goes without saying that you should not install software that you don\u2019t trust.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad495975223\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309746-ad_309691-placement_360521\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"4456629336\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">How to remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB (Virus Removal Guide)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This page is a comprehensive guide, which will remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB from Internet Explorer, Firefox and Google Chrome.<br \/>\nPlease perform all the steps in the correct order. If you have any questions or doubt at any point, <strong>STOP<\/strong> and ask for our assistance.<br \/>\n<a href=\"#adwcleaner\"><strong>STEP 1<\/strong>: Remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB adware with AdwCleaner<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#junkware\"><strong>STEP 2<\/strong>: Remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB browser hijacker with Junkware Removal Tool<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#malwarebytes\"><strong>STEP 3<\/strong>: Remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#hitmanpro\"><strong>STEP 4<\/strong>: Double-check for the PUP.Optional.DeltaTB infection with HitmanPro<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"mwtad788500612\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309747-ad_309691-placement_360587\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"9589536513\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"adwcleaner\">STEP 1: Remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB adware with AdwCleaner<\/h2>\n<p>The AdwCleaner utility will scan your computer for PUP.Optional.DeltaTB malicious files and registry keys, that may have been installed on your computer without your knowledge.<\/p><div id=\"mwtad1282565677\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309686-ad_309691-placement_360569\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6935453015\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>You can <strong>download\u00a0AdwCleaner<\/strong> utility from the below link.<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/toolslib.net\/downloads\/finish\/1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ADWCLEANER DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(<em>This link will automatically download AdwCleaner on your computer<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Before starting AdwCleaner, <strong>close all open programs and internet browsers<\/strong>, then <strong>double-click on the AdwCleaner icon<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11124\" title=\"AdwCleaner Icon\" alt=\"[Image: AdwCleaner Icon]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adwcleaner-icon.jpg\" width=\"123\" height=\"140\" \/><br \/>\nIf Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run AdwCleaner, please allow it to run.<\/li>\n<li>When the AdwCleaner program will open, click on the <strong>Scan<\/strong> button as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11126\" title=\"Click on Scan button to search for PUP.Optional.DeltaTB infection\" alt=\"[Image: Adwcleaner Scan]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adwcleaner-scan.jpg\" width=\"530\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adwcleaner-scan.jpg 530w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adwcleaner-scan-278x300.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><br \/>\nAdwCleaner will now start to search for PUP.Optional.DeltaTB malicious files that may be installed on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>To remove the PUP.Optional.DeltaTB malicious files that were detected in the previous step, please click on the <strong>Clean<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11125\" title=\"Click on the Clean button to remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB\" alt=\"[Image: AdwCleaner removing infections]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adwcleaner-cleanup.jpg\" width=\"530\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adwcleaner-cleanup.jpg 530w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/adwcleaner-cleanup-278x300.jpg 278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><br \/>\nAdwCleaner will now prompt you to save any open files or data as the program will need to reboot the computer. Please do so and then click on the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad2702516971\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_309748-ad_309691-placement_360588\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3906789406\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"junkware\">STEP 2: Remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB browser hijack with Junkware Removal Tool<\/h2>\n<p>Junkware Removal Tool is a powerful utility, which will remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB virus from Internet Explorer, Firefox or Google Chrome.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You can download the <strong>Junkware Removal Tool utility<\/strong> from the below link:<br \/>\n<strong><a title=\"Download Junkware Removal Tool\" href=\"http:\/\/thisisudax.org\/downloads\/JRT.exe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JUNKWARE REMOVAL TOOL DOWNLOAD LINK<\/a><\/strong> <em>(This link will automatically download the Junkware Removal Tool utility on your computer)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Once Junkware Removal Tool has finished downloading, please <strong>double-click on the JRT.exe<\/strong> icon as seen below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8942\" title=\"Double-click on the Junkware Removal Tool utility\" alt=\"[Image: Junkware Removal Tool]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Junkware-icon.jpg\" width=\"166\" height=\"154\" \/><br \/>\nIf Windows prompts you as to whether or not you wish to run Junkware Removal Tool, please allow it to run.<\/li>\n<li>Junkware Removal Tool will now start, and at the Command Prompt, you&#8217;ll need to <em>press any key<\/em> to perform a scan for the PUP.Optional.DeltaTB.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8944\" title=\"Junkware Removal Tool scanning for PUP.Optional.DeltaTB\" alt=\"[Image: Junkware Removal Tool scanning for PUP.Optional.DeltaTB virus]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/junkware-removal-tool.jpg\" width=\"726\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/junkware-removal-tool.jpg 726w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/junkware-removal-tool-300x154.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><br \/>\nPlease be patient as this can take a while to complete (up to 10 minutes) depending on your system&#8217;s specifications.<\/li>\n<li>When the scan Junkware Removal Tool will be completed, this utility will display a log with the malicious files and registry keys that were removed from your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8943\" title=\"Junkware Removal Tool final log\" alt=\"[Image: Junkware Removal Tool final log]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Junkware-log.jpg\" width=\"676\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Junkware-log.jpg 676w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/Junkware-log-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad2084600771\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_318930-ad_309691-placement_360589\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3818335085\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"malwarebytes\">STEP 3: Remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB virus with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>You can <strong>download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free<\/strong> from the below link, then double-click on the icon named <strong>mbam-setup.exe<\/strong> to install this program.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-malwarebytes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>MALWAREBYTES ANTI-MALWARE DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a><em>(This link will open a download page in a new window from where you can download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Free)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>When the installation begins, <strong>keep following the prompts<\/strong> in order to continue with the setup process, then at the last screen click on the <strong>Finish<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6075\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware installation screen\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware final installation screen]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-installation.jpg\" width=\"402\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-installation.jpg 402w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-installation-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>On the <strong>Scanner<\/strong> tab, select <strong>Perform quick scan<\/strong>,\u00a0and then click on the <strong>Scan<\/strong> button to start searching for the PUP.Optional.DeltaTB malicious files.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6076\" title=\"Run a Quick Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Quick Scan]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-quick-scan.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-quick-scan.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-quick-scan-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Malwarebytes&#8217; Anti-Malware will now start scanning your computer for PUP.Optional.DeltaTB as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6077\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for PUP.Optional.DeltaTB\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scanning for PUP.Optional.DeltaTB virus]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan has finished, click on\u00a0the <strong>Show Results<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6078\" title=\"Malwarebytes when the system scan has completed\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware scan results]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-results.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-results.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-scan-results-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>You will now be presented with a screen showing you the computer infections that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has detected. Make sure that everything is <strong>Checked (ticked)<\/strong>, then click on the <strong>Remove Selected<\/strong> button.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6079\" title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malwar removing PUP.Optional.DeltaTB\" alt=\"[Image: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware removing PUP.Optional.DeltaTB]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-virus-removal.jpg\" width=\"521\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-virus-removal.jpg 521w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/malwarebytes-virus-removal-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 521px) 100vw, 521px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"mwtad2370078174\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_381388-ad_309691-placement_381390\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-7750719144850257\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-7750719144850257\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3191649120\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"hitmanpro\">STEP 4: Double-check for the PUP.Optional.DeltaTB infection with HitmanPro<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>You can <strong>download HitmanPro<\/strong> from the below link:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/download-hitmanpro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <strong>HITMANPRO DOWNLOAD LINK<\/strong><\/a> <em>(This link will open a web page from where you can download HitmanPro)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Double-click on the file named <strong>HitmanPro.exe<\/strong> (for 32-bit versions of Windows) or <strong>HitmanPro_x64.exe<\/strong> (for 64-bit versions of Windows). When the program starts you will be presented with the start screen as shown below.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5176\" title=\"HitmanPro startup screen (Click Next)\" alt=\"HitmanPro scanner\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-install.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-install.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-install-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><br \/>\nClick on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button, to install HitmanPro on your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5179\" title=\"HitmanPro installation options (Click Next)\" alt=\"HitmanPro installation\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmapro-start-scan.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmapro-start-scan.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmapro-start-scan-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>HitmanPro will now begin to scan your computer for PUP.Optional.DeltaTB malicious files.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5177\" title=\"HitmanPro scanning for PUP.Optional.DeltaTB virus\" alt=\"HitmanPro detecting for PUP.Optional.DeltaTB virus\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>When it has finished it will display a list of all the malware that the program found as shown in the image below. Click on the <strong>Next<\/strong> button, to remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB adware.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5178\" title=\"HitmanPro reporting scan results\" alt=\"HitmanPro scan results\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-results.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-results.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-scan-results-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Activate free license<\/strong> button to begin the <strong>free 30 days trial<\/strong>, and remove all the malicious files from your computer.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5175\" title=\"HitmanPro free 30 days trial\" alt=\"[Image: HitmanPro 30 days activation button]\" src=\"\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-activation.jpg\" width=\"497\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-activation.jpg 497w, https:\/\/malwaretips.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/hitmanpro-activation-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Your computer should now be free of the PUP.Optional.DeltaTB infection. If your current anti-virus solution let this infection through, you may want to consider purchasing <strong><a title=\"Malwarebytes Anti-Malware PRO\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/malwarebytes-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the PRO version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware<\/a><\/strong> to protect against these types of threats in the future, and perform regular computer scans with <strong>HitmanPro<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIf you are still experiencing problems while trying to remove PUP.Optional.DeltaTB from your machine, please start a new thread in our <strong><a title=\"Free Malware Removal Support\" href=\"http:\/\/malwaretips.com\/Forum-Malware-Removal-Assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Malware Removal Assistance<\/a><\/strong> forum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PUP.Optional.DeltaTB is a specific detection used by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and other antivirus products to indicate and detect a Potentially Unwanted Program. 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