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Adware.HelpExpress

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Updated: 13 February 2007 11:35:53 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: Alset, Inc.
Risk Impact: Low
File Names: helpexpress.exe HXDL.exe HXIUL.exe HelpExp.exe hxinstall.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.HelpExpress is an adware program that downloads and displays advertisements.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Adware.HelpExpress.

Transmission


This adware program must be manually installed or as a component of another program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 1 December 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version 21 November 2009 revision 020
  • Initial Daily Certified version 1 December 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version 21 November 2009 revision 021
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 3 December 2003

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