Driver Updater Plus, Potentially Superfluous Software.

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Driver Updater Plus, Potentially Superfluous Software.

Some legitimate programs like Driver Updater Plus can be classified as unnecessary. They are not necessarily necessary for the functioning of the system and sometimes even unwanted.

More specifically, Jawego Partners' Driver Updater Plus program falls into the category of software that can optimize your system. It can be installed via downloading repackaged freeware.

It displays alerts on system quality and the presence of malware and offers the purchase of a paid version to resolve problems.

Some security solutions, such as Malwarebytes or F-secure, classify this software as Potentially Unwanted Optional Software (PUA/PUP/LPI).


This program is classified as Potentially Unnecessary Software (LPS). It installs as a program and/or as a browser extension. It can start automatically from the Registry via a "Run" key, a service or a scheduled task. It may launch when you start your browser after changing its settings. Sometimes the launch is done silently, that is to say it works in the background. The virus analysis of this software does not show any malware detection.


These are mostly legitimate programs that may not be necessary for your system to function properly. The multiplication of programs launched at system startup can cause delays in the execution of ordinary system tasks but also when browsing the Internet. Note that some programs come from downloads with repackaging, a technique which consists of offering other software during installation. These additional programs are obviously superfluous, they can even be installed without your knowledge. It is recommended to read the EULA before installing packaged software. Before clicking, check the relevance of the pre-checked boxes offered to you.


Potentially unwanted software (LPI) or Potentialy Unwanted Programs (PUP) are the cause of many infections. The most common example is adware. InstallCore, Crossrider, Graftor ou Boxore which pollute the Registry and your data storage units. They are usually installed without your knowledge by downloading freeware. Indeed some sites use the repackaging method, an operation which consists of redoing the software installation module by adding download options. These options allow you to add other software such as browser toolbars, adware, potentially unwanted software, intrusive advertising software, or even browser hijackers.


Spyware (spyware) and adware (adwares) unwanted files, just like malware, can use the writing flaws of legitimate software or those of operating systems. It is therefore essential to have official software and that it has automatic updating. Likewise, your Windows operating system must be programmed in automatic update mode and activated, so that you can have the latest updates for critical security vulnerabilities.

TECHNICAL ELEMENTS

Features

– Starts a process at system launch (RP),
- Created multiple application shortcuts, Desktop, QuickLaunch, Taskbar, Programs (O4GS),
- It is installed in the Registry Base in order to be launched each time the system starts (O4),
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It starts a scheduled task automatically (O38),
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It installs as a program (O42)
– Created multiple “Software” registry keys,
- Adds additional folders (O43),
- Registration in the Windows prefetcher folder (O45)
– Adds multiple user files (O61),
– It creates an active inbound connection in Windows Firewall Application Exceptions (O87),
– It creates Installer registry keys (O90),
- It creates context menu shortcuts (O108),

Preview in reports

Recorded on 29/08/2019
Serial number: 22B4749BDB3DE149CAF09179DC209745
O38 – TASK: {646535D5-0675-42AB-AEED-520D5E555B9A}[\DriverUpdaterPlus_UPDATES] – (.Jawego Partners LLC – Driver Updater Plus.) — C:\Program Files\Driver Updater Plus\dup.exe [18709456]
O38 – TASK: {B8E7C71D-AB84-4AE6-935E-228595332D4A}[\DriverUpdaterPlusRunAtStartup] – (.Jawego Partners LLC – Driver Updater Plus.) — C:\Program Files\Driver Updater Plus\dup.exe [18709456]
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\DriverUpdaterPlus_UPDATES – (.Jawego Partners LLC.) — C:\Program Files\Driver Updater Plus\dup.exe [-updatecheck]
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\DriverUpdaterPlusRunAtStartup – (.Jawego Partners LLC.) — C:\Program Files\Driver Updater Plus\dup.exe [-rem]
[MD5.D3D4E3C0CDE3806EFA61A24E4F700A67] – (.Jawego Partners LLC – Driver Updater Plus.) — C:\Program Files\Driver Updater Plus\dup.exe [18709456] [PID.1036]
O4 – GS\CommonDesktop [Public]: Driver Updater Plus.lnk. (.Jawego Partners LLC – Driver Updater Plus.) C:\Program Files\Driver Updater Plus\dup.exe
O42 – Software: Driver Updater Plus – (.Jawego Partners LLC.) [HKLM] — Driver Updater Plus_is1
HKLM\SOFTWARE\jawego
HKCU\SOFTWARE\jawego
HKU\S-1-5-21-1245994586-1316496797-479707281-1000\SOFTWARE\jawego
O43 – CFD: 29/08/2019 – [] D — C:\Program Files\Driver Updater Plus
O43 – CFD: 29/08/2019 – [] D — C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Driver Updater Plus
O43 – CFD: 29/08/2019 – [] D — C:\Users\Coolman\AppData\Roaming\jawego
O87 – FAEL: '{66B93F9D-3A49-4A49-AE2D-DBCABF8BA9DB}' [In-None-P17-TRUE].(.Jawego Partners LLC – Driver Updater Plus.) — C:\Program Files\Driver Updater Plus\dup .exe
[22B4749BDB3DE149CAF09179DC209745] [03/06/2019] (.Top PC Tools Software LLP.) – C:\Program Files\Driver Updater Plus\DSTPJb4u.exe
[22B4749BDB3DE149CAF09179DC209745] [03/06/2019] (.Top PC Tools Software LLP.) – C:\Program Files\Driver Updater Plus\dup.exe
[22B4749BDB3DE149CAF09179DC209745] [29/08/2019] (.Top PC Tools Software L.L.P..) – C:\Program Files\Driver Updater Plus\unins000.exe
[22B4749BDB3DE149CAF09179DC209745] [29/08/2019] (.Top PC Tools Software L.L.P..) – C:\Users\Coolman\Downloads\driverupdaterplus_site.exe

Alias

Virus Total Analysis dup.exe :

DrWeb Program.Unwanted.3170
Endgame Malicious (high Confidence)
F-Secure PotentialRisk.PUA/Systweak.Gen4
FireEye Generic.mg.d3d4e3c0cde3806e
Kaspersky Hoax.Win32.PCFixer.gen
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Jawego
ZAM SUP.Optional.JawegoPartners

Alias

Virus Total Analysis driverupdaterplus_site.exe :

Fortinet Riskware/DriverUpd
K7AntiVirus Riskware (Dec000701)
K7GW Riskware (Dec000701)
Kaspersky Hoax.Win32.DriverUPD.ie
Malwarebytes PUP.Optional.Jawego
McAfee PUP-GPN
ZAM SUP.Optional.JawegoPartners

Associate Editors

Top PC Tools Software LLP®
Jawego Partners LL

Some products

Driver Updater Plus

MD5 encryption

D3D4E3C0CDE3806EFA61A24E4F700A67

Serial number

22B4749BDB3DE149CAF09179DC209745

How to Remove Driver Updater Plus?

Delete with Windows

Delete with ZHPCleaner

   Delete with ZHPSuite

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