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Name: Adware.SearchV
Threat Level: Medium
Description: SearchV is a homepage hijacker and adware. It sets your IE homepage to its controlling server( searchv.com) and generates popup ad windows while you are using IE. It is likely to slow performance of Internet Explorer.
Type: TT_Adware
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Removal: This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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