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Adware.FreeScratchWin

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:39:16 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: CPM Media, Ltd
Risk Impact: High
File Names: FSW.exe,Fswinst.ocx,Support.exe,IdleUI.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.FreeScratchWin displays advertisements when you browse the Web.

Symptoms


Your Symantec product detects Adware.FreeScratchWin.

Transmission


Adware.FreeScratchWin must be manually installed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 2, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 11, 2009 revision 064
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 2, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 12, 2009 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 8, 2004

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