Summary
This program delivers advertising content to the user. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.
Removal
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A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:
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Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.
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Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.
Technical Details
PluginDl is an adware-supported application program. By itself, PluginDI is a downloader plugin, providing additional functionality to the Mozilla, Opera and Netscape web browsers. As its development/distribution is being supported by advertising however, Its installation directory contains other files meant for displaying advertisements.
Installation
The adware usually uses the folder "DlPlugin-Moz" in the Program files directory.
It may display this window on Installation:
The "DlPlugin-Moz" folder contains the following files:
- buddy.dat - data file
- buddy.exe - an adware program that is related to LOP adwares
- buddy.uri - ascii text file
- npdlplug.dll - the web browser plugin; this will also be copied or moved to the web browser plugin directory
- setup2.exe - the setup file
- vendor.txt - acsii text file
Installation registry entries may be created to be able function properly as plugin; the actual registry changes vary according to the web browser selected on installation.
Activity
On successfully installing the downloader plugin, pop-up advertisements may constantly display when the user is browsing the Internet.
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