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| Affected operating systems | Windows |
|---|---|
| Included in our products from | August 2008 (4.32) |
| Protection available since | 1 July 2008 10:07:18 (GMT) |
| Detected by | Sophos Anti-Virus for Windows, versions 6 and 7 and PureMessage for Microsoft Exchange. |
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WebHelper Startpage is an Adware application for the Windows platform.
WebHelper Startpage copies itself to <System>\stw.exe and sets the following registry entry to run itself on startup:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
STW
<System>\stw.exe
WebHelper Startpage drops the file <System>\search.html, and sets the following registry entry to make it the default start page on some internet browsers:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Start Page
<System>\search.html
WebHelper Startpage may modify values at the following registry location:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3
WebHelper Startpage creates entries at the following registry location:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\WebHelper Software
