Updated: 13 February 2007 11:42:22 AM
Type: Adware
Version: 1.0.617
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names:
GreatDealManipulate.dll
hotplkug.dll
incinstall_1.0.617.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.AdsInContext is a browser helper object that downloads and displays advertisements.
Symptoms
Unexpected advertisements appearing in Internet Explorer browser windows.
Your Symantec program detects Adware.AdsInContext.
Transmission
This program can be manually installed or installed as part of another application.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version 20 January 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version 14 June 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version 20 January 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version 24 July 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date 26 January 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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