Remove Pua / downloadsponsor.gen

Most of the time, you do not need to remove the alleged adware "Pua / downloadsponsor.gen", as this is probably an error message from the Avira virus scanner. This appears when you want to download a program with an installer. You can find out how the false report is generated and how to get rid of it here.

Avira virus scanner delivers false alarm "Pua / downloadsponsor.gen"

With the new version, Avira has tightened the guidelines of its antivirus program. This detects more malware, but it also produces false alarms more often.

• The installer programs, with which you can download software from the Internet, are particularly affected by the incorrect detections, since they display advertisements when the programs are installed.
• However, Avira has already released an update that largely resolved the problem.
• If the virus scanner continues to produce the error message for you, you should update Avira manually.

Safe is safe - check the system and remove ad and malware

So that an unwanted program has not yet taken root on your computer, you should check your system again with a few tools for security.

• First use the freeware "AdwCleaner" to delete hijackers and adware. Run the program with administrator rights so that it can work reliably.
• Then check your computer again with "Malwarebytes Anti-Malware".
• If you want to be absolutely sure, you can also use the "Avast Browser Cleanup" to combat possible adware in your browser.

In the next practical tip, we'll show you how to block Avira's annoying pop-up advertising.