Should I remove Codec-C?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
86% remove it14% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #22,459
United States Rank #25,143
Reach 0.0087%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 40.38 days
1191.23 days >
Average installed length: 625.90 days
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Codec-C
What is Codec-C?
CodecC is an ad-supported (users may see additional banner and in-text link advertisements) web browser plugin distributed through various monetization platforms during installation. The browser extension includes various features that will modify the default or custom settings of the browser including the home page and search settings.
What the toolbar does:
- Changes the default search engine in your web browser's built-in search box.
- Changes the default home page of your web browser.
- Adds alternative "page not found" functionality.
- Enable search from the address bar of your web browser.
About (from Monetize Way)
The PremiumPlay Codec-C is a first of its kind solution. It Checks what kind of Codec’s the user has on his commuter in order make sure that he is using the correct one – so with the PremiumPlay Codec-C the user maximizes his streaming video experience. The user will never have to watch movies with the wrong codec.
Overview
- Malware detected in the program
- Integrates into the web browser
- Known to reinstall itself
- Delivered through a thrid-party offer
- Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
- Hijacks the web browser's home page
- The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Codec-C.
bhoclass.dll (5e7c277d592b7cad218fde9d52e76d37) has been flagged by the following 25 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
7.1.1 |
Adware.BHO |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.88.48 |
Adware/Rogue.141312 |
Antiy-AVL |
2.0.3.7 |
AdWare/Win32.BHO.gen |
avast! |
2014.9-130704 |
Win32:Adware-gen [Adw] |
AVG |
2014.0.3487 |
Generic5 |
Bitdefender |
1.0.20.925 |
Application.Generic.412594 |
Comodo Security |
16530 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0185 |
Adware.Bho.3864 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
8.13.07.04.02 |
Application.Generic.412594 |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8515 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.B |
Fortinet FortiGate |
7/4/2013 |
Riskware/MultiPlug |
F-Secure |
11.2013-04-07_5 |
Application.Generic.412594 |
G Data |
13.7.22 |
Application.Generic.412594 |
IKARUS anti.virus |
t3scan.2.0.3.0 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.BHO |
Jiangmin |
KV130704 |
Adware/BHO.dtq |
Kaspersky |
14.0.0.3361 |
not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.BHO |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
331020.49267 |
Win32.Troj.BHO.aw.(kcloud) |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.53304 |
Trojan.Win32.Bho.yjzeu |
nProtect |
13.07.02.03 |
Trojan-Clicker/W32.Agent.141312.D |
Sophos |
4.90 |
CNav |
Trend Micro |
10.465.04 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
7.2.185 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.2 |
AdWare.BHO |
VIPRE Antivirus |
19222 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
View all 25 all detections
Codec-C has been found to be bundled with 3rd party software. If you have not purposefully installed this, you should be safe uninstalling it.
Program details
Displayed publisher: Codec-C
URL: allpremiumplay.info
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\codec-c
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Codec-C\uninstall.exe -path=C:\ProgramData\Codec-C
Files installed by Codec-C
Program module: | bhoclass.dll (Malware detected) |
Name: | Injector |
Path: | C:\ProgramData\codec-c\bhoclass.dll |
MD5: | 5e7c277d592b7cad218fde9d52e76d37 |
Additional files:
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- bhoclass.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'TheBflix Class' with the class of {30AE8FB3-3D79-44CB-B752-82535CA5FAE6} (TheBflix).
How do I remove Codec-C?
You can uninstall Codec-C from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Codec-C, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Codec-C.
- If for some reason uninstallation fails, please install Microsoft's uninstall fixer utility which will help fix problems with programs that can't be uninstalled at support.microsoft.com.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Codec-C you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 70%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%
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GLOBAL RANK
#22,459
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
79.65% |
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Windows Vista |
11.63% |
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Windows XP |
5.81% |
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Windows 10 |
2.91% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
53.22% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.62% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
8.19% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
6.43% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
5.85% |
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Windows 10 Home |
1.75% |
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Geography
32.66% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
32.66% |
United Kingdom |
12.56% |
Spain |
10.55% |
Canada |
6.03% |
Israel |
5.03% |
Netherlands |
3.02% |
Germany |
2.51% |
Argentina |
2.01% |
Ireland |
2.01% |
Malaysia |
2.01% |
Philippines |
2.01% |
Australia |
1.51% |
Belgium |
1.51% |
Chile |
1.51% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
26.72% |
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Dell |
19.83% |
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Acer |
19.83% |
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Samsung |
10.34% |
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ASUS |
6.90% |
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Toshiba |
6.03% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.31% |
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Lenovo |
1.72% |
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Sony |
1.72% |
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Compaq |
1.72% |
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Alienware |
0.86% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
7.56% |
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Dell Inspiron 580 |
2.52% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite C660 |
2.52% |
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ASUSTeK K52F |
1.68% |
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HP G62 Notebook PC |
1.68% |
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HP ENVY 14 Notebook PC |
1.68% |
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About (from Monetize Way)
PremiumPlay professionals are here to help you build tailor made streaming solutions to create the best customer experience for your site and applications.
Publisher URL: allpremiumsoft.com