Updated: February 13, 2007 11:44:51 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: Medium
File Names: maxifiles.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.MaxSearch is an Internet Explorer toolbar that redirects hijacks searches to maxifind.com.
Symptoms
One or more files detected as Adware.MaxSearch.
Transmission
This program must be manually installed although there have been reports of this program being downloaded as part of another programs installation.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 8, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version June 30, 2008 revision 049
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Initial Daily Certified version June 8, 2005 revision 019
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Latest Daily Certified version July 1, 2008 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 8, 2005
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