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Adware.EasySearch

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:38:59 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: Runwin32.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.EasySearch modifies the Internet Explorer settings and may download programs onto the infected computer.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Adware.EasySearch.

Transmission


This file must be manually installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 11, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 2, 2009 revision 007
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 11, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 2, 2009 revision 035
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 11, 2004

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