Adware.StartPage

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:37:17 AM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

High

File Names:

varies

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Adware.StartPage is an adware that modifies the Internet Explorer home page without your permission.

Symptoms

Microsoft Internet Explorer settings are reset to non-default settings every time Windows restarts

Transmission

This adware is generally manually installed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version April 27, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version January 11, 2012 revision 004
• Initial Daily Certified version April 27, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version January 11, 2012 revision 018
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 28, 2004