Should I remove Codec-V?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
84% remove it16% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #34,110
United States Rank #31,552
Reach 0.0036%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 355.90 days
1114.08 days >
Average installed length: 585.36 days
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Codec-V
What is Codec-V?
CodecV from AllpremiumSoft (also known as Codec-C) 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)
Offer your users the Codec-V so they can enjoy the best possible experience while watching online streaming video on your website. In the internet world where streaming videos and games are taking over the text and picture age, a unparalleled video experience is a major advantage. We offer a wide range of solutions for... Read more
Overview
- Possible malware installed by this program
- Loads into the web browser
- Bundles additional prorgams in setup
- 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-V.
510100080adaa.dll (44f1dc155d3d083b677f20ed0fab8404) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
AVG |
2014.0.3445 |
Generic_c |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.98/18155 |
WIN.Adware.Multiplug |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0143 |
Adware.Plugin.38 |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8360 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
Sophos |
4.89 |
FastSave |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.1 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
VIPRE Antivirus |
17992 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
50d9c1d03c1b6.dll (6696822add17061dc0bb8ee5b42cc2d4) has been flagged by the following 19 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AhnLab-V3 |
2013.06.02.00 |
Win-Adware/BHO.Zoomex.118272 |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Skodna.Generic.AIX |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.97.3.0 |
WIN.Adware.BHO-449 |
Comodo Security |
16356 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.31 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.576 |
Adware.Win32.BHO.axtn.AMN (A) |
ESET-NOD32 |
8399 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.G |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.0.43.0 |
Adware/BHO |
Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
Adware/BHO.ega |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
Adware-WinAd.dldr |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2012.1 |
Adware-WinAd.dldr |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52593 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.bgdzjg |
PC Tools |
9.0.0.2 |
Adware.Adpopup!rem |
Sophos |
4.89.0 |
Generic PUA NE |
Symantec |
20131.1.0.101 |
Adware.Adpopup |
Total Defense |
37.0.10447 |
Win32/SillyBHO.HAV |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18322 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
50520736330a6.dll (633e7480df2a82ffb537684d1c4b5be1) has been flagged by the following 15 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.66.44 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.KNT |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.15 |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.569 |
Adware.Win32.MultiPlug.AMN (A) |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
8147 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.B |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.0.43.0 |
Riskware/MultiPlug |
Jiangmin |
16.0.100 |
Trojan/Genome.dbov |
Malwarebytes |
1.70.0.9 |
PUP.DownloadnSave |
McAfee |
5.400.0.1158 |
Generic PUP.x!brx |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2012.1 |
Generic PUP.x!brx |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.22.8.51404 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.xnzwc |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
TROJ_SPNR.14LM12 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_SPNR.14LM12 |
VIPRE Antivirus |
16214 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
50bf65311ff2c.ocx (582dca19bc19ee74e58625692d055b11) has been flagged by the following 14 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.79.122 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic_c.QK |
Comodo Security |
16295 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
Emsisoft Anti-Malware |
3.0.0.575 |
Adware.Win32.MultiPlug.AMN (A) |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
8358 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.E |
F-Prot |
4.7.1.166 |
W32/AdAgent.AL.gen!Eldorado |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.168.8730 |
Adware |
Kingsoft AntiVirus |
2013.4.9.267 |
Win32.Troj.Agent.k.(kcloud) |
MicroWorld-eScan |
12.0.250.0 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen (ES) |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52214 |
Trojan.Win32.MultiPlug.bgdzhz |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
VIPRE Antivirus |
17966 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
509d760ccb627.ocx (d637295a8426c7c4a8e9ef3e584839a2) has been flagged by the following 14 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Agnitum Outpost |
5.5.1.3 |
Adware.MultiPlug!GWABRcNp/fU |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.83.146 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen |
Clam AntiVirus |
0.97.3.0 |
Win.Adware.Multiplug-1 |
Commtouch SDK |
5.4.1.7 |
W32/FastSave.FQMW-6395 |
Comodo Security |
16394 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
8424 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.D |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.0.43.0 |
Adware/MultiPlug |
F-Prot |
4.7.1.166 |
W32/FastSave.A |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.170.8831 |
Riskware |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52697 |
Trojan.Win32.MultiPlug.bgdzmf |
Sophos |
4.89.0 |
FastSave |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
50f360cc3205e.dll (da161da8bcb9b8032908cc303602f2ee) has been flagged by the following 13 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Avira AntiVir |
7.11.84.68 |
ADWARE/Adware.Gen7 |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.TWY |
Dr.Web |
|
Adware.Plugin.37 |
eSafe |
7.0.17.0 |
Win32.Trojan |
ESET-NOD32 |
8439 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.I |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52848 |
Trojan.Win32.Plugin.bglnls |
PC Tools |
9.0.0.2 |
Adware.Adpopup!rem |
Sophos |
4.89.0 |
FastSave |
Symantec |
20131.1.0.101 |
Adware.Adpopup |
Trend Micro |
9.740.0.1012 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
ADW_MULTIPLUG |
Vba32 AntiVirus |
3.12.22.2 |
BScope.Adware.MegaSearch |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18640 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
50653952651fc.ocx (c78c6140cb88ef4dc94f999291bb5ab1) has been flagged by the following 9 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
Comodo Security |
16425 |
UnclassifiedMalware |
ESET-NOD32 |
8445 |
Win32/Adware.MultiPlug.C |
Fortinet FortiGate |
5.1.146.0 |
Riskware/MultiPlug |
F-Prot |
4.7.1.166 |
W32/AdAgent.AL.gen!Eldorado |
K7 AntiVirus |
9.170.8860 |
Adware |
NANO AntiVirus |
0.24.0.52848 |
Trojan.Win32.MultiPlug.bgdzis |
SUPERAntiSpyware |
5.6.0.1008 |
Trojan.Agent/Gen-Malfem |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBH1EO |
VIPRE Antivirus |
18680 |
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT |
View all 91 all detections
Codec-V has been seen bundling various 3rd party software during the installation process. Make sure to check for and remove unused programs.
Program details
Displayed publisher: AllpremiumSoft
URL: allpremiumsoft.com
Installation folder: C:\ProgramData\codec-v
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\Codec-V\uninstall.exe /path=C:\ProgramData\Codec-V
Estimated size: 722.2 KB
Files installed by Codec-V
Program module: | 510100080adaa.dll (Malware detected) |
Path: | C:\ProgramData\codec-v\510100080adaa.dll |
MD5: | 44f1dc155d3d083b677f20ed0fab8404 |
Additional files:
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uninstall.exe
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(Malware detected) 50520736330a6.dll - IEPlugin
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(Malware detected) 50653952651fc.ocx
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(Malware detected) 509d760ccb627.ocx
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(Malware detected) 50bf65311ff2c.ocx
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(Malware detected) 50d9c1d03c1b6.dll
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(Malware detected) 50f360cc3205e.dll
Behaviors exhibited
7 Internet Explorer BHOs
- 50f360cc3205e.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SaveByclick' with the class of {B6FCC81A-1940-9FD5-8A2E-BB3A0AD9F59E}.
- 509d760ccb627.ocx is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SaveAs Class' with the class of {EC95788C-AB1E-2DAB-C7CB-15D12209B146} (SaveAs).
- 510100080adaa.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Search-NewTab' with the class of {E5EF775E-16F5-6157-C393-D75E9A9F5AEC}.
- 50bf65311ff2c.ocx is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'SaveAs Class' with the class of {8B3658C5-42FD-304D-E004-C574E5EB25BE} (SaveAs).
- 50d9c1d03c1b6.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'continuetosave' with the class of {8B3A8F32-251D-F5D2-CB0A-D5A0696D51A9}.
- 50653952651fc.ocx is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Bcool Class' with the class of {C18A8003-0405-31E8-4DBC-E71535EBA8A6} (Bcool).
Plus 1 more
How do I remove Codec-V?
You can uninstall Codec-V 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-V, 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-V.
- 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-V 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) 62%
Win 8 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 84%
Keep it 16%
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GLOBAL RANK
#34,110
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
67.61% |
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Windows Vista |
19.72% |
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Windows XP |
8.45% |
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Windows 10 |
4.23% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.44% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.08% |
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Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
9.86% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
8.45% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
8.45% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
5.63% |
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Geography
44.94% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
44.94% |
Canada |
8.99% |
India |
6.74% |
Australia |
4.49% |
United Kingdom |
4.49% |
New Zealand |
3.37% |
Germany |
3.37% |
Singapore |
2.25% |
BB |
2.25% |
Israel |
2.25% |
Chile |
1.12% |
Uruguay |
1.12% |
France |
1.12% |
Finland |
1.12% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
29.03% |
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Acer |
22.58% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
17.74% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.45% |
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Toshiba |
6.45% |
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Lenovo |
4.84% |
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Sony |
4.84% |
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Samsung |
4.84% |
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American Megatrends |
3.23% |
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Common models |
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.69% |
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Dell Inspiron 530 |
3.13% |
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Dell Inspiron 1545 |
3.13% |
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Toshiba NB515 |
1.56% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite P855 |
1.56% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite P755 |
1.56% |
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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