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Vendor: WinSoftware |
Product: WinAntiSpyware |
Vendor Website: http://www.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453097802 |
Last Seen by PC Matic: No Data |
Purpose: was7.exe - Software that displays pop-up/pop-under advertisements when the primary user interface is not visible, or which do not appear to be associated with the product.
Reasons For Retention
WinSoftware Distributes a .CAB file WinAntiSpyware2006FreeTrialInstall.Cab which is digitally signed by WinSoftware.
This cab file contains the Net Installer Component which downloads the Free Version Setup executable and runs it with the command line
option /norestart /verysilent
This results in the the software being installed on the customer's computer without the consent or approval of the customer. The EULA is not displayed by the software in this mode and there is no discernible output. This method is considered a deceptive" install and such methods are commonly labelled as drive-by-downloads where a customer may see software install itself simply by visiting a site that employs these methods.
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was7.exe DISABLE AND REMOVE. Intrusive adware or spyware.
Percentage of recently scanned PC's with this process running: 0.00%
Average CPU use for this program: 1%
Average RAM for this program: 30 MB
Program Name | MD5 Count |
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was7.exe |