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Adware.FastLook

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:43:28 AM
Type: Adware
Version: 1.0.0.1
Risk Impact: High
File Names: toolband.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.FastLook is an Internet Explorer toolbar, which may display advertisements.

Symptoms


The file is detected as Adware.FastLook.
Browser windows containing advertisements appear while visiting personal Web sites.

Transmission


The adware component must be manually installed, or installed as component of another program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 21, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 2, 2009 revision 040
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 21, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 3, 2009 revision 004
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 22, 2005

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