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Adware.Starware

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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.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 2, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 31, 2008 revision 034
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 2, 2005 revision 004
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 2, 2008 revision 002
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 4, 2005

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

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