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Adware.Clearx

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Updated: February 8, 2007 11:56:33 AM
Type: Adware
Name: Clear-X
Risk Impact: High
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000

Behavior

Adware.ClearX is a program that attempts to modify settings in Internet Explorer. It redirects both the home page and search page.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 22, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 22, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 14, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date December 28, 2005

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