Adware.WinFetch

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:37:34 AM

Type:

Adware

Risk Impact:

Medium

File Names:

clicks.dll; addit.exe; [RANDOM FILE NAME].exe

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Adware.WinFetch is an adware component that various advertisers may use.

Symptoms

The files are detected as Adware.WinFetch.

• The Windows Explorer Home Page has been changed.
• The Windows Explorer Search Page has been changed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version June 1, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version February 10, 2012 revision 002
• Initial Daily Certified version June 1, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version February 10, 2012 revision 003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 1, 2004