Updated: February 13, 2007 11:34:12 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.MainSearch is an adware component that modifies the Web browser's default home page and search settings without the user's permission. It may delete other adware programs, and it may download an updated version of itself from a host site. The adware may also download back door programs.
Symptoms
The files on the system are detected as Adware.MainSearch.
Transmission
This adware component must be manually installed or installed as a component of another program that you install
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version September 23, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version August 29, 2008 revision 057
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Initial Daily Certified version September 23, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version August 30, 2008 revision 007
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 24, 2003
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