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What percent of users and experts removed it?
86% remove it14% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
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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 softwareVersionDetection
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 detailsProgram 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

Program filesFiles installed by Codec-C

Program module:bhoclass.dll (Malware detected)
Name:Injector
Path:C:\ProgramData\codec-c\bhoclass.dll
MD5:5e7c277d592b7cad218fde9d52e76d37
Additional files:
  • uninstall.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors 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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Codec-C.
  4. 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.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 70%
Win Vista (SP1) 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#22,459

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 79.65%
Windows Vista 11.63%
Windows XP 5.81%
Windows 10 2.91%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 53.22%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.62%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 8.19%
Windows 7 Professional 6.43%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.85%
Windows 10 Home 1.75%

Distribution by countryGeography

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%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 26.72%
Dell 19.83%
Acer 19.83%
Samsung 10.34%
ASUS 6.90%
Toshiba 6.03%
GIGABYTE 4.31%
Lenovo 1.72%
Sony 1.72%
Compaq 1.72%
Alienware 0.86%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 7.56%
Dell Inspiron 580 2.52%
TOSHIBA Satellite C660 2.52%
ASUSTeK K52F 1.68%
HP G62 Notebook PC 1.68%
HP ENVY 14 Notebook PC 1.68%

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

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