Updated: February 13, 2007 11:36:23 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Ntsearch is an adware program that displays pop-up windows that contain advertisements when you browse the Internet.
Symptoms
- Your Symantec antivirus program detects Adware.Ntsearch.
- Numerous pop-up ads are displayed.
Transmission
Most likely transmitted from Web sites.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 29, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version December 29, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 31, 2003
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