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Old September 7th, 2004, 12:07 AM     #11 (permalink)
twistedbrntucker
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Description
NavExcel is a search hijacker implemented as an IE Browser Helper Object. Address bar searches, attempts to connect to unknown servers, and all 404 page-not-found errors (even those whose sites provide custom error pages) are redirected to webservicehost.com.

Also known as
NavHelper.

Distribution
Known to be bundled with CD-burning application burn4free, and screensavers from mvr.us.

What it does
Advertising
No.

Privacy violation
No.

Security issues
Yes. NavExcel can download and execute arbitrary code from its controlling server www.navexcel.com (as an update feature).

Stability problems
None known.

Removal
Go to Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel, choose the 'NavHelper' and click 'Remove'. Restart the computer

Links
Official NavExcel site
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