Updated: February 13, 2007 11:43:12 AM
Type: Adware
Version: 3.0.0.5
Risk Impact: Low
File Names: tbinstall.exe; snbupt.exe; upspiral.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.UpSpiralBar is a Browser Helper Object that creates a tool bar in Internet Explorer. The program also modifies the Internet Explorer settings and may download 3rd-party software onto the computer.
Symptoms
One or more files are detected as Adware.UpSpiralBar. The UpSpiral Toolbar is present in Internet Explorer.
Transmission
The file must be manually installed
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version April 14, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version September 19, 2007 revision 039
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Initial Daily Certified version April 14, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version September 20, 2007 revision 038
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 15, 2005
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