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Adware.Fastsearchweb

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:41:55 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: subsys.exe; rcpie.dll; protect32.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.Fastsearchweb installs itself as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) and displays advertisements in Internet Explorer.

Symptoms


The files are detected as Adware.Fastsearchweb.

Transmission


This program is usually transmitted over the Internet.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 17, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 25, 2009 revision 057
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 17, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 26, 2009 revision 007
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date December 22, 2004

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