Adware.MainSearch

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:34:12 AM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

High

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior

Adware.MainSearch is an adware component that modifies the Web browser's default home page and search settings without the user's permission. It may delete other adware programs, and it may download an updated version of itself from a host site. The adware may also download back door programs.

Symptoms

The files on the system are detected as Adware.MainSearch.

Transmission

This adware component must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program that you install

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version September 23, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 17, 2011 revision 051
• Initial Daily Certified version September 23, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 18, 2011 revision 003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 24, 2003