This component is part of Windows AdControl
Component Name: WinAdAlt.exe
Description of : Windows AdControl is from the family of Wind Updates adware that frequently serves ads to you while browsing online. It automatically runs once you start your computer to and may connect to its servers to display more annoying pop-up ads.
Recommendation for :
This is a threat to your system. It is strongly recommended that this be removed from your system immediately.
Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Adware: 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 AdControl is bundled with other spyware and may also be installed by ActiveX drive-by download on certain affiliate sites.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004