This component is part of Winshow
Component Name: winlink.dll
Description of : Winshow is an Internet Explorer browser plug-in that opens pop-up ads while you are online. Whenever it detects a targeted word or phrase in the web page you are viewing, it will open a pop-up.
Recommendation for :
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Trusted: No
Trojan: No
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: 00hq.com, 8ad.com
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: It is installed via ActiveX download in certain pop-up ads.
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Release Date: 2004