Adware.AFAEnhance

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:45:04 AM

Type: Adware

Risk Impact: High

File Names: n.dll VCMNet11.exe qb.exe

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior

Adware.AFAEnhance is a Browser Helper Object that redirects specific Internet Explorer error messages to a predetermined Web site. It will also display numerous pop-up windows in an attempt to entice the user to install additional programs on their computer.

Symptoms

One or more files detected as Adware.AFAEnhance.

Transmission

This program must be manually installed. There have been reports of this program being downloaded as part of another programs installation.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version June 14, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version June 14, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
Initial Weekly Certified release date June 15, 2005

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