Best Way to Remove PUP.Optional.APNToolbar.Gen - Removal Tips

Seeing from the name of PUP.Optional.APNToolbar.Gen, we know that it is an potentially unwanted program which is harmful to computers. Generally, it comes bundling with free software or programs that are shared on the Internet. What's more, hacked or corrupted websites may be the distributing ways of PUP.Optional.APNToolbar.Gen as well. If you have opened or clicked junk email attachments, it is possible that your PC may be infected by it.

What dangerous things will PUP.Optional.APNToolbar.Gen do to your PC?

It may sneak into your PC without your approval.

It may alter your system settings for sake of taking control of your computer.

It may compromise your system and make loopholes to others.

It may make you system more and more fragile.

How to Avoid the PUP.Optional.APNToolbar.Gen from getting into your PC?

Don't visit or browse any websites that are with porn content.

Never click or open any junk email attachments.

Don't install free software or programs with default settings.

Chapters to get rid of PUP.Optional.APNToolbar.Gen

Chapter one: Get rid of PUP.Optional.APNToolbar.Gen manually

1) Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

2) Stop the associated processes of PUP.Optional.APNToolbar.Gen:
(Right-click the taskbar,choose Start Task Manager)

3) Delete the associated files of PUP.Optional.APNToolbar.Gen:

%AppData%\<random>.exe
%CommonAppData%\<random>.exe
C:\Windows\Temp\<random>.exe
%temp%\<random>.exe
C:\Program Files\<random>

4) Get rid of the related registry entries of PUP.Optional.APNToolbar.Gen:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Settings
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations "LowRiskFileTypes"=".zip;.rar;.nfo;.txt;.exe;.bat;.com;.cmd;.reg;.msi;.htm;.html;.gif;.bmp;.jpg;.avi;.mpg;.mpeg;.mov;.mp3;.m3u;.wav;"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments "SaveZoneInformation"=1
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\msseces.exe "Debugger"="svchost.exe"

Chatter two：Remove PUP.Optional.APNToolbar.Gen automatically

Step One: Install SpyHunter

1) Download SpyHunter here or click the below button to download the file.

2) Double click on SpyHunter-Installer.exe to install the program.

3) After the installation, click Finish.

Step Two: Fix all the detected threats with SpyHunter

1) Open SpyHunter and click Scan Computer Now to allow the program to start a scan on your computer.

2) SpyHunter will now start scanning your computer as shown below.

3) When the scan is completed, all the threats in your computer are successfully detected. Click Select All and then click Remove button to uninstall it.

Step Three: Optimize Your PC
If you want to speed up the performance of your computer, remove your privacy items produced by online searches, delete junk files and uninstall malware, you are advised to have a reliable optimizer such as TuneUp Utilities, Advanced SystemCare, RegCure Pro and 360Amigo System Speedup. Here takes RegCure Pro as an example.
1) Download RegCure Pro here or click the below button to download the file.

2) Run the RegCureProSetup Application and click the Yes button to install the program step by step.

3) When the program is successfully installed, double click on its desktop shortcut to open it. On the Overview tab, check all the scan settings and then click on the Click to Start Scan button to run a system scan on your computer. The first system scan will take some time, please be patient.

The screenshot of the system scan progress is shown below.

4) When the system scan is done, click on Fix All button to completely remove all the performance problems in your computer.

Reminder: 

SpyHunter is a legitimate and effective antivirus program that can give your PC real-time protection. You can download SpyHunter here and run a scan on your computer after its installation is complete. RegCurePro is professional in optimizing your system so that you can study,work or enjoy yourself on the computer without any interruption.