Description of CWS.Addclass :
Similar to other CWS variants, Addclass installs a file that hijacks your search and start pages to an unknown web site, usually an affiliate of Coolwebsearch.com. You lose the ability to change back your browser to its original settings as this hijacker automatically resets your browser to point to another web site.
Recommendation for CWS.Addclass :
It is highly recommended that this be removed from your system.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: Yes
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: Coolwebsearch.com
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: CWS.Addclass is a known variant of the CWS spyware.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004