Adware.MetaSearch

Updated:

February 13, 2007 11:45:02 AM

Type:

Adware

Version:

1.0

Risk Impact:

Medium

File Names:

STHomePage2.dll STLinks2.dlll

Systems Affected:

Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior

Adware.MetaSearch is an adware that modifies the Internet Explorer home page.

Symptoms

Microsoft Internet Explorer home page and search page are reset every time Windows restarts.

Transmission

This adware is generally manually installed.

Antivirus Protection Dates

• Initial Rapid Release version June 9, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
• Initial Daily Certified version June 9, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
• Initial Weekly Certified release date June 15, 2005