Optional.MindSpark

Optional.MindSpark is a detection name used for a collection of software published by Mindspark, a software developer linked to many Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs). Mindspark's products often pose as browser-enhancing utilities, which promise to provide their users with access to cool new features such as:

• Video and audio converters.
• Document viewer and converter.
• Weather information and widgets.
• Parcel tracking tools.

It is important to note that while Optional.MindSpark may be reported by anti-virus products; software under this category is not threatening. PUP stands for a 'Potentially Unwanted Program,' and this term is usually used to refer to software that may bring some unwanted changes to your system's behavior. Optional.MindSpark applications, for example, often replace the browser's default new tab page or search engine with a 3rd-party website.

It is not mandatory to remove programs detected as Optional.MindSpark since they are not harmful. However, if you believe they are linked to unwanted changes to your browser's configuration, then we advise you to get rid of them with the use of a suitable PC security scanner.