Updated: February 13, 2007 11:45:02 AM
Type: Adware
Version: 1.0
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names:
STHomePage2.dll
STLinks2.dlll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.MetaSearch is an adware that modifies the Internet Explorer home page.
Symptoms
Microsoft Internet Explorer home page and search page are reset every time Windows restarts.
Transmission
This adware is generally manually installed.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 9, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version June 9, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 15, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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