Description of Windows ControlAd :
This is an adware application that installs software that delivers pop-up and pop-under ads while you surf the Internet. This action slows down your browsing speed and consumes significant computer resources.
Recommendation for Windows ControlAd :
It is strongly recommended that this be removed from your system immediately.
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: Windows ControlAd is may be installed via ActiveX drive-by download. It may also be bundled with free software you have recently downloaded.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004