Adware.NavHelper

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Name:	Adware.NavHelper
Threat Level:	Info
Description:	NavHelper is a search engine that redirects all 404 page-not-found errors (even those whose sites provide custom error pages) and redirects your browser to its search page. As advertised, if you enter terms like "dog trainer" in the address box, NavHelper will list all sites it associates with the target phrase.
Type:	TT_Adware
By:	NavExcel
Also known as:	not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.NavExcel [Kaspersky Lab], SecurityRisk.NavHelper [Symantec]
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Removal:	This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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