Malwarebytes Scan

[Boto]

I did a quick scan with the above (free version) yesterday morning. I had the computer on for about 20 minutes after, mainly browsing AB. This morning I did another quick scan and there were 382 PUP Optional ..... How come there were so many in such a short time? TIA. I have Windows 7.

[Alex_Higham]

It's my guess that you have visited and downloaded a fair amount of 'Safe Material' and 'pups' have come along with the downloads. So important to make sure that there are Not hidden 'Extras' with recommended programmes.

[Boto]

Thank you for your answers. I did not download any new software, I was only browsing , mainly AnswerBank, and one other site which I visit every day.

[Alex_Higham]

All very strange. It could depend upon what the 'other' site is which you daily visit.

Do you have more than one Anti Virus programme running on your computer.?

[Boto]

This has happened a couple more times recently - after using Chrome (I usually use IE). Am I more likely to get viruses with Chrome? TIA.