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Download.Adware

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:36:57 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Behavior


Download.Adware connects to the Internet and downloads other adware installers or components.

Symptoms


One or more files are detected as Download.Adware.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 17, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 22, 2009 revision 025
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 17, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 23, 2009 revision 021
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 17, 2004

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