This component is part of Wind Updates
Component Name: winstat.exe
Description of : Wind Updates opens pop-ups for paid advertisers while the user surfs the Internet. These pop-up ads impede browsing speed and use up resources unnecessarily.
Recommendation for :
It is highly 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.com
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: This spyware is installed via drive-by download on affiliate websites. Also known to be bundled with freeware.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004