Notes:

Eight Claria apps were loaded onto a test computer. Each was supported by or bundled with GAIN advertising components. Twelve anti-spyware applications were then run, all with the latest publicly available program versions and definitions for those products. No removals were performed.

Older reports: July 2005

Key:
I = ZeroSpyware, CounterSpy, or Microsoft AntiSpyware detects, but presents default action of "Ignore"
Q = ZeroSpyware, CounterSpy, or Microsoft AntiSpyware detects, and presents default action of "Quarantine"
R = CounterSpy or Microsoft AntiSpyware detects, and presents default action of "Remove"
X = application detects and presents threat to user (no default action)
--- = application does not detect threat

Related links:

• Ben Edelman - Microsoft to Buy Claria?
• Ed Bott - Dear Microsoft: Why should we trsut you to detect spyware?
• Spyware Warrior - Microsoft AntiSpyware "Ignores" Claria
• Spyware Warrior - Microsoft AntiSpyware "Ignores" More Adware

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