How to remove PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay

What is PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay

PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay is a detection by Microsoft Defender Antivirus that flags the MEmu application, an Android emulator for Windows, as potentially unwanted software (PUP). While MEmu itself is a legitimate application developed by Microvirt, it often comes bundled with additional software that can be unwanted or even harmful. This bundling practice is the primary reason for the detection. Removing PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay requires a comprehensive approach to ensure all unwanted programs and changes are eradicated. First, open the Control Panel and select “Uninstall a program” under the “Programs” category. Look for any unfamiliar or suspicious programs installed around the time you installed MEmu and uninstall these programs. Next, open your browser settings and reset them to default to remove any unwanted extensions and restore the original settings. To further ensure the removal of malicious programs, download Rkill from a trusted source and execute it to terminate any suspicious programs that might be running in the background. Then, install Spyhunter and perform a full system scan to detect and remove any Trojans and unwanted programs. Additionally, install malwarebytes and conduct a comprehensive scan to detect and remove rootkits and other malware. For removing malicious browser policies and adware, install AdwCleaner and perform a scan to detect and remove these threats. Quarantine and remove any detected threats.

How PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay infected your system

The infection process of PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay typically occurs during the installation of the MEmu emulator. Users download the MEmu installer from the official website or other sources. During the installation process, the installer may offer to install additional software, often labeled as “recommended” or “optional”. Some of the bundled software can be declined by the user, but others may be installed without explicit consent. This software can include adware, toolbars, browser extensions, and other potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). Once installed, these additional programs can make unauthorized changes to the system, such as modifying browser settings, injecting advertisements into web pages, and even disabling security software like Windows Defender. The unwanted programs can perform various malicious activities, such as downloading and installing other malware, using the computer for click fraud, recording keystrokes and browsing history, sending information about the PC to remote servers, giving remote access to the computer, and using the computer to mine cryptocurrencies.

1. Download PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay Removal Tool
2. Use Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool to remove PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay
3. Use Autoruns to remove PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay
4. Files, folders and registry keys of PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay
5. Other aliases of PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay
6. How to protect from threats, like PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay

Remove PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay manually

Manual removal of PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay by inexperienced users may become a difficult task because it does not create entries in Add/Remove Programs under Control Panel, does not install browser extensions, and uses random file names. However, there are pre-installed instruments in the Windows system, that allow you to detect and remove malware without using third-party applications. One of them is Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. It comes with Windows Update in Windows 11, 10, 8. 8.1. For older operating system you can download it here: 64-bit version | 32-bit version.

Remove PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay using Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

1. Type mrt in the search box near Start Menu.
2. Run mrt clicking on found item.
3. Click Next button.
4. Choose one of the scan modes Quick scan, Full scan, Customize scan (Full scan recommended).
5. Click Next button.
6. Click on View detailed results of the scan link to view the scan details.
7. Click Finish button.

Remove PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay using Autoruns

PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay often sets up to run at Windows startup as an Autorun entry or Scheduled task.

1. Download Autoruns using this link.
2. Extract the archive and run Autoruns.exe file.
3. In Options menu make sure there are checkboxes near Hide Empty Locations, Hide Microsoft Entries, and Hide Windows Entries.
4. Search for suspicious entries with weird names or running from locations like: C:\{username}\AppData\Roaming.
5. Right-click on suspicious entry and choose Delete. This will prevent the threat to run at startup.
6. Switch to Scheduled Tasks tab and do the same.
7. To remove files themselves, click on suspicious entries and choose Jump to Entry…. Remove files or registry keys found.

Remove files, folder and registry keys of PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay

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Aliases of PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay

How to protect from threats, like PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay, in future

Standard Windows protection or any decent third-party antivirus (Norton, Avast, Kaspersky) should be able to detect and remove PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay. However, if you got infected with PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay with existing and updated security software, you may consider changing it. To feel safe and protect your PC from PUABundler:Win32/MemuPlay on all levels (browser, e-mail attachments, Word or Excel scripts, file system) we recommend a leading provider of internet security solutions – BitDefender. Its solutions both for home and business users proved to be one of the most advanced and effective. Choose and get your BitDefender protection via the button below:

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