PUP.MyPC Backup
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| Popularity Rank: | 2,253 |
| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 237,386 |
| First Seen: | February 26, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | October 11, 2026 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of PUP.MyPC Backup on your system indicates the presence of a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that may be causing issues with your computer's performance and security. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take appropriate steps to remove it to prevent any potential harm.
Table of Contents
What Is PUP.MyPC Backup?
PUP.MyPC Backup is a type of potentially unwanted program that may have been installed on your system without your knowledge or consent. PUPs are software applications that may not be malicious in nature but can still cause problems with your system's performance, stability, and security. They often come bundled with other software or are downloaded from the internet, and can be difficult to remove once installed.
How PUP.MyPC Backup Operates
PUP.MyPC Backup, like other PUPs, may operate by collecting user data, displaying unwanted advertisements, or modifying system settings without user consent. It may also consume system resources, slowing down your computer's performance and causing frustration. In some cases, PUPs can also create vulnerabilities that can be exploited by other malware, making your system more susceptible to attacks.
PUPs often use deceptive tactics to get installed on a system, such as bundling with other software, using misleading advertisements, or exploiting system vulnerabilities. Once installed, they can be challenging to remove, as they may have created multiple entries in the system registry, startup folder, and other areas of the system.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with PUP.MyPC Backup, you may experience a range of symptoms, including slow system performance, unwanted advertisements, and modified system settings. You may also notice unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop, or unexpected changes to your browser's homepage or search engine. In some cases, you may receive pop-ups or alerts warning you of fake system issues or offering to sell you software to fix these issues.
- Unwanted advertisements or pop-ups
- Modified system settings or browser configurations
- Slow system performance or crashes
- Unfamiliar programs or icons on the desktop
- Unexpected changes to browser homepage or search engine
How to Remove PUP.MyPC Backup
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the PUP from loading and to allow for a clean removal process.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malicious files or entries related to PUP.MyPC Backup.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the PUP, using the "Add/Remove Programs" or "Programs and Features" utility in the Control Panel.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any modifications made by the PUP.
- Reboot your system and perform a follow-up scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all remnants of the PUP have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing PUP.MyPC Backup from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the removal process. By following the steps outlined above, you can help ensure that your system is free from this potentially unwanted program and any associated malware. It is essential to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to protect your system from future threats, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using reputable anti-malware tools, and being cautious when downloading software or clicking on links from unknown sources.
Aliases
7 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| AVG | Generic.7D7 |
| McAfee | Artemis!4C4FD2CF29D9 |
| GData | Win32.Trojan.Agent.6QEVJE |
| Sophos | Generic PUA MH |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Artemis |
| Avast | Win32:Malware-gen |
| Symantec | MyPCBackup |
SpyHunter Detects & Remove PUP.MyPC Backup
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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| 1. | DEL_UnRegisterExtensions.exe | 32ccedc4ce079cf10c778cc75e3b40e9 | 6,726 |
| 2. | uninst.exe.vir | b3f12e4c4aafb56e945ed48d8647b563 | 4,774 |
| 3. | uninst.exe | e3f9b5981c93682c8980809fdb93f99c | 3,829 |
| 4. | BackupStack.exe | 7a67e75de5fa8680746d74761949d399 | 2,321 |
| 5. | A0044567.exe | 54d23f93cdb0aff738c75fdb6359fe51 | 1,933 |
| 6. | MyPC Backup.exe | a442aab9ad4246965be84b6b6972c426 | 1,687 |
| 7. | BackupStack.exe.vir | 3aaa70f71ba473ed9c88c83fecab28d7 | 1,554 |
| 8. | Updater.exe | 54874f3332e32e6294d9a59b4bef834b | 1,365 |
| 9. | GetText.dll | 10bb4948b3b3c1c407b2e8d0886c8723 | 900 |
| 10. | Shared Stack.dll | fa3b9eb2a835ab1fbe1ce70ab65b2213 | 873 |
| 11. | MPCBClient.dll | 5eda885eebd4c8f863df0d066d2899ec | 829 |
| 12. | UnRegisterExtensions.exe.vir | c1b78e5bb7297b4b46f16873d0073123 | 783 |
| 13. | CloudBackup2459.exe | bcba8747ab53932f8613c006444078e9 | 669 |
| 14. | A0008410.exe | a0a4dd8d711d55884c163a3784eac55e | 492 |
| 15. | MPCBContextMenu.dll | 3b6b35d7f17aeee4749581f941e73519 | 490 |
| 16. | MPCBIconOverlays.dll | cd8e6832ec6100d862ec76620f98763a | 423 |
| 17. | air5598.exe | 3d2810bd999225ac121040ba80d24494 | 378 |
| 18. | $RZNKW1Z.exe | cd5e46297de66dff69edc00499068ea8 | 280 |
| 19. | A0382240.exe | d51ce3155614d46c3be4758c7d72a8f2 | 258 |
| 20. | A0382245.exe | 69c6195f4147f69532649ac11d673be6 | 190 |
| 21. | Signup Wizard.exe | 747fbba2d1645d9a582994531577d370 | 178 |
| 22. | A0382224.exe | ce5a6ab907758186a5b5536b7ed78323 | 174 |
| 23. | debug.txt | bf8ee5a0d3582453fbe6d0c94fcdb55a | 84 |
| 24. | MyPC Backup.exe.vir | 1d913087c14071400e71a162aeb51524 | 80 |
| 25. | adv_33.exe | 3d4913e1a20168d4d3d0bc7163ba7784 | 67 |
| 26. | aff_setup.exe | 35d581e4e380ff2ba493d75120147be5 | 66 |
| 27. | DEL_MyPC Backup.exe | 1d7f9dcc554712e3239a3079c89118e0 | 56 |
| 28. | Signup Wizard.exe.vir | 76f661034f4ab0753b7981b609c6a130 | 36 |
| 29. | BackupSetup.exe | f9044bbf0bc653c378400b9b1338c52c | 1 |
Registry Details
Directories
PUP.MyPC Backup may create the following directory or directories:
| %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\MyPC Backup |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\MyPC Backup |
| %PROGRAMFILES%\OLBPre |
| %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\MyPC Backup |
| %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\OLBPre |
| %TEMP%\MyPcBackup |
| %USERPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\MyPC Backup |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | PUP.MyPC Backup |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | Root Not Trusted |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
a8d6414a404f8029cb7f1b55b2d660ba
SHA1:
8b60d257852352eae69de2e52c226abf87a68aba
SHA256:
163BD2DF59FA0D7B71D2CA2F038D5D064A2CF4A578F3F34E9157F9FFDD69155B
File Size:
2.14 MB, 2139870 bytes
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MD5:
d52c2952384187c574a7c0f338822ade
SHA1:
359b683475216cad159a593154bffa0310295906
SHA256:
7CDB204E3E600E84AA696248AB4FE05D19074097B4D751549AED38D9B6DD350A
File Size:
6.47 MB, 6473404 bytes
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MD5:
38bc842f7303cdad577c5744688ef562
SHA1:
8b5ccaa060bc3178cb5d44604b0fb14a3b1aaad4
SHA256:
BADA08E36E03894D948E9667E3FF099699183BDD7A33DA792F82CC93642D5FC1
File Size:
4.80 MB, 4799348 bytes
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MD5:
029527ebbd85878d8bf0bbf2a7c38877
SHA1:
75894b7f8feb6fc227b5070522ae33c14c2c08c7
SHA256:
3F7B6EEA59AAC9F1C7F6CFFEB6C0D082BF85B3B98B238CE91CFDF96D4FB829A0
File Size:
144.55 KB, 144548 bytes
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MD5:
cb4461e29ef291d47fc0b9b06c297733
SHA1:
f181bb544aa1a98333d89f5feb90e1847d994e08
SHA256:
527FCDC144804C152F33CE92838F136179C377E014DB6522689FA55517D86EB2
File Size:
73.90 KB, 73896 bytes
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MD5:
1488785256a8aa30fe34e88494fb69d1
SHA1:
b61aa93d03928df49689612f0aa53cb8f7f84077
SHA256:
224633433C42F77F2FC10AE00B00B3EDBF7ABAEC65433BBD36A47423D6BA8161
File Size:
8.72 MB, 8717312 bytes
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MD5:
df942b42cec32c48a0527afb425add06
SHA1:
71632dc2dd94f008071402dd84ae4cb59c64c60a
SHA256:
86E2A0EBAB1077EB3A569D56995CD80B47360E54304AD172F51DF6A3220A70E0
File Size:
4.82 MB, 4818960 bytes
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MD5:
35655db4387ffc01bfe204079cf76844
SHA1:
4746cd0a7670df382b1be0cef1289d9258fbdae9
SHA256:
F979D74BC61F8357D7E3FCFEABD79278E27506E7C7B40FBA8618E808D5AD3439
File Size:
161.36 KB, 161360 bytes
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MD5:
edfa983a2caaf570a058957129243b18
SHA1:
3aa1c444bd1d7582a4938edb0d44db6238976d97
SHA256:
D0D43DA5C648790E2C84AFB693C6915113089FFEB6C9356CB392A7C27DCB0FAD
File Size:
73.86 KB, 73856 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- File is not packed
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- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Comments | Installer for Duplicate Cleaner Free. www.duplicatecleaner.com |
| Company Name | DigitalVolcano Software Ltd |
| File Description |
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| Legal Copyright |
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| Original Filename | TotalAV.exe |
| Product Name |
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Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
This section lists digital signatures that are attached to samples within this family. When analyzing and verifying digital signatures, it is important to confirm that the signature’s root authority is a well-known and trustworthy entity and that the status of the signature is good. Malware is often signed with non-trustworthy “Self Signed” digital signatures (which can be easily created by a malware author with no verification). Malware may also be signed by legitimate signatures that have an invalid status, and by signatures from questionable root authorities with fake or misleading “Signer” names.| Signer | Root | Status |
|---|---|---|
| JDI BACKUP LIMITED | Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority | Root Not Trusted |
| PC Backup Software Limited | DigiCert Assured ID Root CA | Root Not Trusted |
| Digital Volcano software Ltd | UTN-USERFirst-Object | Root Not Trusted |
| SS Protect Limited | VeriSign Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority - G5 | Root Not Trusted |
| SS Protect Ltd | VeriSign Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority - G5 | Root Not Trusted |
File Traits
- Installer Manifest
- nosig nsis
- No Version Info
- Nullsoft Installer
- x86
Files Modified
Files Modified
This section lists files that were created, modified, moved and/or deleted by samples in this family. File system activity can provide valuable insight into how malware functions on the operating system.| File | Attributes |
|---|---|
| \device\namedpipe | Generic Read,Write Attributes |
| \device\namedpipe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\2d85f66562324e6bb0b5bac45bf59df6785753.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\691e2668cf6045b2a8195b3c83dc3f87710079.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\aff.conf | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\backupsetup.exe | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\log.txt | Read Attributes,Synchronize,Append data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\log.txt | Read Attributes,Synchronize,Write Data |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsb59b1.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsb59b1.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
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| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsb59b1.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsba4d7.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsca8ce.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsca8ce.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsca8ce.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsf2e2e.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsf2e2e.tmp\logex.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsf2e2e.tmp\logex.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsf2e2e.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsf2e2e.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsf2e2e.tmp\nsjson.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsf2e2e.tmp\nsjson.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsf2e2e.tmp\nsrandom.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsf2e2e.tmp\nsrandom.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsra536.tmp\modern-header.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsra536.tmp\modern-wizard.bmp | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsra536.tmp\nsdialogs.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsra536.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst6302.tmp\nsexec.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nst6302.tmp\nsscm.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsu2cb6.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsue574.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsve6fc.tmp | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsve6fc.tmp\logex.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsve6fc.tmp\logex.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsve6fc.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsve6fc.tmp\nsisdl.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsve6fc.tmp\nsjson.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsve6fc.tmp\nsjson.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsve6fc.tmp\nsrandom.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsve6fc.tmp\nsrandom.dll | Synchronize,Write Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsxa861.tmp\langdll.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsxa861.tmp\system.dll | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\nsy60fe.tmp | Generic Read,Write Data,Write Attributes,Write extended,Append data,Delete |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\readme_1181.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\readme_6605.txt | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\settings_4435.dat | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\settings_700.dat | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\userguide_2495.pdf | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
| c:\users\user\appdata\local\temp\userguide_647.pdf | Generic Write,Read Attributes |
Registry Modifications
Registry Modifications
This section lists registry keys and values that were created, modified and/or deleted by samples in this family. Windows Registry activity can provide valuable insight into malware functionality. Additionally, malware often creates registry values to allow itself to automatically start and indefinitely persist after an initial infection has compromised the system.| Key::Value | Data | API Name |
|---|---|---|
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | \??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\a9dd6c3f-d641-4292-855a-e9c09c1b694b.tmp \??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\85968c61-a19d-4e7b-a80f-d2a1fc3c08 | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | �i % +� xy ��Bx #@�$¨1HO 9�@V� @��N� g��rnJ u�~ y�9 y�^�� �P� �ރ �����|�b:��� ����a ������[�m� Ù� ��p�'��t� �� �$�` ��o �`�V�P� ��� �zH�Q] �� @ K� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe.old122e4 *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\CopilotUpdate.exe.old12352 *1\??\C:\P | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\ctf\msutb::left | ঔ | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKCU\software\microsoft\ctf\msutb::top | RegNtPreCreateKey | |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | ;m � 8�1�jg�8 �� �6 �v xy �� �� T������ 1��dc�%�� ��3bBx �� %��R �7!wz #��$kF%:� %`� %�&� &�-'�(�(X�(�)A)�`*J*9*�"*�h+��-!R0P%1`1�1HO 5,]9�V;�4=� >3� @V� A��B�� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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| HKLM\system\controlset001\control\session manager::pendingfilerenameoperations | *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\MicrosoftEdgeUpdate.exe.old5af52 *1\??\C:\Windows\SystemTemp\CopilotUpdate.exe.old5af62 *1\??\C:\P | RegNtPreCreateKey |
| HKLM\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\notifications\data::418a073aa3bc1c75 | =m � 8�1�jg�8 �� �6 �v xy �� �� T������ 1��dc�%�� ��3bBx �� %��R �7!wz #��$kF%:� %`� %�&� &�-'�(�(X�(�)A)�`*J*9*�"*�h+��,=� -!R0P%1`1�1HO 5,]9�V;�4=� >3� @V� A�� | RegNtPreCreateKey |
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