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Welcome to the Virus Encyclopedia of Panda Security.

Neededware

Threat LevelModerate threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:Neededware
Technical name:Adware/Neededware
Threat level:Low
Alias:winsta, lastad, ndware, winad, winstat
Type:Spyware
Subtype: Adware
Effects:  

It runs and downloads programs on the affected computer and displays undesired popup advertisements without user's consent.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:Sept. 3, 2004
Detection updated on:Feb. 2, 2007
StatisticsNo
Proactive protection:
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description 

    

Neededware is an adware type program, which offers users an application in exchange for viewing a series of advertisements.

Neededware downloads and runs programs without users consent.

Additionally, it displays undesired popup advertisements.

Visible Symptoms 

    

Neededware is easy to recognize, as it displays undesired popup advertisements.