This component is part of Windows AdService
Component Name: winadserv.exe
Description of : Windows AdService is an ad delivery software that drives pop-up and pop-under ads to be displayed on your computer while you surf the Internet. In some instances, it installs a toolbar that is used to collect data on your surfing habits.
Recommendation for :
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 AdService 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