Updated: 13 February 2007 11:41:49 AM
Type: Adware
Version: 1.004
Risk Impact: Low
File Names: toolbar.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.ActiveSearch is an Internet Explorer Browser Helper Object Toolbar. It displays pop-up adverts and may track a user's Internet usage and search results.
Symptoms
One or more files is detected as Adware.ActiveSearch.
Transmission
Adware.ActiveSearch commonly arrives bundled with other programs such as Grokster.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version 15 December 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version 5 February 2009 revision 081
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Initial Daily Certified version 15 December 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version 6 February 2009 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date 15 December 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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