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Adware.AdRoar

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:35:58 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: Cpr.dll Adroar.dll ARUPdate.exe cpruninst.exe wast2.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.AdRoar is a Browser Helper Object that is used to display pop-up advertisements.

In some circumstances, you may see the message:

This module was compiled with a trial version of Delphi. The trial period has expired.

Symptoms


The file Cpr.dll is found in the System folder.

Some versions of Adware.AdRoar were created with a trial version of Borland Delphi software. After the trial period expires, you may see the following error message when the .dll is loaded:






Transmission


This adware must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 3, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 14, 2008 revision 050
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 3, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 15, 2008 revision 022
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date December 3, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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