Updated: February 13, 2007 11:34:15 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: Winpup.exe,Winpup32.exe,pup.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Winpup is an adware component that generates large amounts of pop-up advertisements.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Adware.Winpup.
Transmission
This adware component must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 24, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version April 29, 2009 revision 049
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Initial Daily Certified version September 24, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version April 29, 2009 revision 050
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 24, 2003
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