Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
☑️ Unwanted toolbars, extensions, and other junk software can sneak onto your computer when you install something else. I'll walk you through removing these so called PUPs step by step, plus how to keep them out for good.
☑️ Removing PUPs
To remove PUPs or any unwanted, unexpected software, start with an uninstall via the settings app, and then run Malwarebytes AdwCleaner. This sequence catches the most common PUPs. You can also restore to a backup taken before the PUPs’ arrival. Remember, always choose custom installation to avoid PUPs in the future.
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0:00 How to Remove PUPs and Other Unexpected Things From Your Computer
0:49 Start with a backup
2:04 Uninstall the somewhat well-behaved
2:05 Run Malwarebytes AdwCleaner
2:50 The ultimate removal
3:32 Prevention
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☑️ Unwanted toolbars, extensions, and other junk software can sneak onto your computer when you install something else. I'll walk you through removing these so called PUPs step by step, plus how to keep them out for good.
☑️ Removing PUPs
To remove PUPs or any unwanted, unexpected software, start with an uninstall via the settings app, and then run Malwarebytes AdwCleaner. This sequence catches the most common PUPs. You can also restore to a backup taken before the PUPs’ arrival. Remember, always choose custom installation to avoid PUPs in the future.
Updates, related links, and more discussion: askleo.com/14152
🔔 Subscribe to the Ask Leo! YouTube channel for more tech videos & answers: go.askleo.com/ytsub
✅ Watch next ▶ Where Do Viruses Come From? ▶ youtu.be/gUZ69rOidIs
Chapters
0:00 How to Remove PUPs and Other Unexpected Things From Your Computer
0:49 Start with a backup
2:04 Uninstall the somewhat well-behaved
2:05 Run Malwarebytes AdwCleaner
2:50 The ultimate removal
3:32 Prevention
❤️ My best articles: go.askleo.com/best
❤️ My Most Important Article: go.askleo.com/number1
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