Description of Windows Adtools :
Windows Adtools or WinAdTools is a variant of the Wind Updates spyware that comes bundled with free software and other spyware as well. It delivers ads to your desktop, and uninstalling WinAdTools may cause your free download to stop functioning.
Recommendation for Windows Adtools :
To stop annoying popup ads, we highly recommend that this spyware be removed from your system.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Trojan: Yes
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: Wind Updates
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: WinAdTools is installed via ActiveX download, and may also come bundled with free software.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004