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Adware.AdBars

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:42:57 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: Ruboskizo.com
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: AdBar.dll DownloadHtml.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.AdBars is a Browser Helper Object that creates a search bar in Internet Explorer. It also displays advertisement web pages.

Symptoms


One or more files are detected as Adware.AdBars.

Transmission


The file must be manually executed to install this program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 6, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version November 24, 2008 revision 006
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 6, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version November 24, 2008 revision 023
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 6, 2005

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