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Trooper
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C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdToolsKeep.exe
C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdTools.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdTools Service] C:\Program Files\AdTools Service\AdTools.exe
Probably a new Windupdates adware variant.
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CalamityJane
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Yes, it is. Added today. Thank you 
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cowgirlup
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We keep getting this poping up adtools.exe on shut down on xp how do you get rid of this I have run microsoft anitspyware and it still comes back.
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CalamityJane
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Hello cowgirlup,
The following is from the Wind Updates website (currently I am unable to connect to their site for whatever reason, but I copied this from the sample folder I had)
Just follow the removal instructions you see below in bold.
What is AdTools Service?
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AdTools Service is free ad delivery software which provides targeted advertising offers.
How did AdTools Service get installed on your computer?
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You downloaded AdTools Service from a Website that is able to offer its content for free because
it shows the AdTools Service ActiveX popup. The Wind Update program is installed only once the user
has agreed on it by clicking on “yes”. Through the ActiveX, the user can review the license terms
and privacy policy before installing the software. Each and every distributor is carefully reviewed
to make sure that their distribution techniques abide by a strict code of conduct.
If you do not remember having seen an ActiveX prompt, you might have downloaded AdTools Service from a
popular free software product (screensavers, games, file sharing software, etc.). Users always will
have to opt-in before installing the AdTools Service software.
Removal instructions:
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AdTools Service supports many free software products through its advertising relevancy technology.
If you remove AdTools Service from your system, certain free software that you installed may no longer
function properly and you may have to reinstall them from a backup.
If you are sure that you want to remove AdTools Service from your computer just follow these two easy steps:
1) Click Start -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs
2) Scroll to AdTools Service and click Remove
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