Adware.Jawego

Short bio

Adware.Jawego is Malwarebytes’ specific detection for the registry key, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareJawego, which is typical for the installation of several potentially unwanted programs (PUPs)classified as system optimizers. These programs keep reminding users to register or buy the full version of the software.Associated threats include:

• Win Tuneup Pro
• Driver Updater Plus
• Reg Tuneup
• PC Purifier

Remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove Adware.Jawego without further user interaction.

1. Please download Malwarebytesto your desktop.
2. Double-click MBSetup.exeand follow the prompts to install the program.
3. When your Malwarebytes for Windowsinstallation completes, the program opens to the Welcome to Malwarebytes screen.
4. Click on the Get started button.
5. Click Scan to start a Threat Scan.
6. Click Quarantineto remove the found threats.
7. Reboot the system if prompted to complete the removal process.