A question about Ares and spyware

[Rip The Jacker]

Q.Does Ares have spyware?

Ares is 100% free but comes bundled with optional NavHelper software by NavExcel
NavHelper is a browser object which allows to enter search keywords directly in the address bar of Internet Explorer. If you don't want to install it, just opt-out while you install Ares. If you have installed the browser object but you don't want it anymore, just go to control panel->add/remove programs, remove NavHelper and restart your computer.

I just installed Ares Lite Edition, and at no point during the installation was I asked to install/not install NavHelper. Just if I wanted a desktop shortcut, nothing about NavHelper.

I don't notice anything funny with Internet Explorer, there is nothing in add/remove programs, and my HiJackThis log doesn't have anything called NavHelper or anything unknown that could be NavHelper.

Should I be worried? :paranoid:

[trajillo]

nar you downloaded the lite-version and i think the regular version has the navhelper... no need to worry

[Formula1]

what the ufck is , navhelper a spyware ? i think i installed ares but not sure if i installed nav helper with it././.

[Vargas]

yes, navhelper is spyware/adware.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...navhelper.html
http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-navhelper.html

[Formula1]

fuck, ares is gay then. I downloaded a song on there at 72KBs , anyone have an idea to remove this navhelper spyware fully ? Just incase i find it on my pc..

[tesco]

fuck, ares is gay then. I downloaded a song on there at 72KBs , anyone have an idea to remove this navhelper spyware fully ? Just incase i find it on my pc..

antispyware program and hijackthis.
same way you remove other spyware.

unless there's a thingy in add/remove programs for it.

[Vargas]

both links i gave provide removal instructions

[sparsely]

hmmm I've been using Ares forever (Lite Edition), and none of my spyware apps ever find anything about NavHelper.
:shrug:

[uNz[i]]

This is the main reason you should always do a Custom install rather than a Typical install with Ares.

Then you get to choose installation of NavHelper... or not.

[Rip The Jacker]

This is the main reason you should always do a Custom install rather than a Typical install with Ares.

Then you get to choose installation of NavHelper... or not.

I wasn't asked to pick between a Typical or Custom install either. I guess its because I'm using the Lite Edition?

Oh well, all scans show no signs of NavHelper.