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Name: Adware.Starware
Threat Level: Low
Description: Starware is a toolbar which as a default is checked to change your default homepage, error pages, expand your search engines by providing related search terms and results and includes a travel search function. These extra functions cause the program to add an advertisment bar at bottom of your browser window and produce pop-up advertisements.
Type: TT_Adware
By: www.starware.com
Threat analysis: Search ThreatExpert to view reports
Removal: This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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