Adware.Xupiter

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Name:	Adware.Xupiter
Threat Level:	High
Description:	Xupiter is a hijacker which adds an Internet Explorer toolbar with links to one of Xupiter's search engines. It hijacks your homepage and address bar searches and adds Xupiter links to your bookmarks. It has a task which runs at Windows startup to download updates for the software and may launch pop-ups. Its variants can be found at www.browserwise.com, sqwire.com and orbitexplorer.com, which install to the browser and sqwire directories.
Type:	TT_Adware
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Removal:	This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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