Adware.ActiveSearch

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Updated: February 13, 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

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 15, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 5, 2009 revision 081
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 15, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 6, 2009 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date December 15, 2004

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