Updated: February 13, 2007 11:34:31 AM
Type: Adware
Risk Impact: High
File Names: Winshow.dll
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.Winshow is an adware component that modifies the Web browser's default home page and search settings without your permission.
Symptoms
The files are detected as Adware.Winshow.
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 30, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version August 21, 2008 revision 034
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Initial Daily Certified version September 30, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version August 21, 2008 revision 051
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 1, 2003
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