PUP.Optional.DriverSupport is a “system optimiser” called Driver Support. These so-called “system optimisers” are potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that use intentional false positives to convince users that their Windows systems have problems. Then they try to sell you their software, claiming it will remove these problems.

GUI of the PUP Driver Support

Symptoms

This PUP uses Scheduled Tasks to gain persistance and runs every time the user logs on. Users may see the icon in the taskbar and the start menu  and experience a slow system when the program is busy scanning. T^hey may also see pop-ups reminding them to optimize their system.

Scheduled Tasks for Driver Support

icon for Driver Support

popup reminding you that Driver Support found problems

Type and source of infection

The PUP is advertised as extremely useful and trusted by many.

the website for Driver Support