Adware.Starware

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:43:40 AM

Type:

Adware

Version:

3.0.2

Publisher:

Starware.com

Risk Impact:

Low

File Names:

Starware_305.exe Starware.dll

Systems Affected:

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

Behavior

Adware.Starware is a Browser Helper Object that creates a search bar in Internet Explorer. It also displays advertisement web pages.

Symptoms

One or more files are detected as Adware.Starware.

Transmission

The file must be manually executed to install this program.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version May 2, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version April 18, 2012 revision 016
• Initial Daily Certified version May 2, 2005 revision 004
• Latest Daily Certified version April 18, 2012 revision 017
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 4, 2005