Found this when running Yahoo's old (eTrust) Pest Patrol toolbar-based anti-spyware--I already use Norton Internet Security, so no real use to run the new anti-spyware program they offer for the Yahoo toolbar.
What third party installs Estalive Adware? If you prefer, what did I do to get my computer infected?spyware remover
ESTALIVE
Determination: Bad
ESTALIVE has been determined by the Prevx database as Bad. Therefore this file is unsafe to run and should be removed.
DEFINITION OF: ESTALIVE
* Safety Rating: Known Malware, do not run
* Malware Family: Part of Malware group - Adware DesktopMedia
* Malware Form: EXPLOIT
Try a online antivirus scanner and a online anti-adware/malware/spyware scanner in safe mode with network to clean up your computer BEFORE you download anything. This because the program you download can get infected.
Disable ''System Restore'' for Windows Me and XP, then restart your PC to clean your system restore points for viruses, spyware, adware etc.
To get in safe mode Press ''F8'' upon bootup.
Select ''Safe mode with Networking''.
Go to Start 鈥?Run - type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html Enter(ok).
Do a full system scan. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.
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