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What percent of users and experts removed it?
87% remove it13% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
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How common is it?
Global Rank #32,248
United States Rank #36,986
Reach 0.0041%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 4.43 days
130.63 days >
Average installed length: 68.64 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.34.5.22 100.00%

MediaPlayer+

What is MediaPlayer+?

This Freeven adware injects advertising in the user's Internet browser by running as an extension and/or add-on. Ads are delivered in the form of search-related ads, banner and video ads, in-text ads and links, transitional, interstitial and full page ads. Ads and features that appear on websites using this adware plugin are not associated with the underlying website the user is currently visiting and are injectet. These ads are typically injected in the header of footer are of the web page. It will also convert words on pages you view into hyperlinks that are linked to advertisements. This application is classified as adware and/or a PUP based on its behavior. The software is distributed through 3rd-party download managers and installers that may include it as an additional or sponsored offers including adware.

Overview

During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up (this is typically done to avoid any UAC prompts). It adds a Browser Helper Object (BHO) to Internet Explorer. Once installed, it will add an extension to both the Firefox and Chrome web browsers. The main program executable is utils.exe. Typically most users end up uninstalling this just after a few days. The software installer includes 24 files and is usually about 8.55 MB (8,964,170 bytes).

The program is built using the Crossrider framework, a cross browser monetization platform used to deploy a toolbar and extension for modern web browsers with monetization features including browser search and homepage redirection, contextual coupons and in-line text advertising. Crossrider extensions include background processes to monitor, update and automatically download new features/code without direct user interaction.
  • Possible malware installed by this program
  • Starts automatically
  • Runs in the Firefox, Chrome and Firefox web browsers
  • Built on the Crossrider toolbar platform and potentially unwanted
  • May inject ads in the web browser
  • 'Offers' to modify the browser's home and search pages by default
  • Difficult to remove as it will reinstall itself
  • Installed as part of a co-bundle
  • Injects advertisements unassociated with the underlying web page
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in MediaPlayer+.
utils.exe (b0d814690c8634c40d375fbcc0b88fb2) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Baidu-International 4.0.3.14620 Trojan.Win32.VMDetector.bE
Bkav FE 1.3.0.4959 HW32.CDB
ESET-NOD32 8.9855 a variant of Win32/Packed.VMDetector.E
Malwarebytes v2014.06.20.09 PUP.Optional.crossRider.A
TrendMicro-HouseCall 7.2.171 TROJ_GE.91F69D18
MediaPlayer+-codedownloader.exe (9bf38cc492e9ddf1c9b7a52c3cce5f63) has been flagged by the following 14 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.151.248 Adware/CrossRider.A.6129
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.bAC
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.599 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109 (B)
ESET-NOD32 9862 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AC
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!9BF38CC492E9
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
Qihoo-360 1.0.0.1015 Win32/Virus.Adware.e99
Sophos 4.98.0 AppRider
VIPRE Antivirus 29712 Crossrider (fs)
df87e5ea-4702-4869-87fe-56b036ee1d45-3.exe (86341fb8d3c2f8fa63a249a1eaf6916e) has been flagged by the following 13 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.151.248 Adware/CrossRider.A.6176
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.bAD
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.599 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062 (B)
ESET-NOD32 9862 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AD
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!86341FB8D3C2
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Artemis!86341FB8D3C2
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
VIPRE Antivirus 29712 Crossrider (fs)
MediaPlayer+-bho64.dll (3bc953eacc5a3385d7d302ea82ce9f60) has been flagged by the following 12 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.153.246 Adware/CrossRider.A.256
Antiy-AVL 1.0.0.1 Trojan/Win32.TSGeneric
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win64.Crossrider.bD
ESET-NOD32 9920 probably a variant of Win64/Toolbar.Crossrider.D
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!3BC953EACC5A
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Artemis!3BC953EACC5A
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
Qihoo-360 1.0.0.1015 Win32/Virus.Adware.0c0
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 Adware.BL
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_GEN.F47V0529
VIPRE Antivirus 30142 Crossrider (fs)
e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-3.exe (d1c06fab83ffd119555f2509f59051f5) has been flagged by the following 12 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.151.210 Adware/CrossRider.A.5970
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.bAD
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.599 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062 (B)
ESET-NOD32 9857 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AD
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
Qihoo-360 1.0.0.1015 Win32/Virus.Adware.7da
VIPRE Antivirus 29684 Crossrider (fs)
MediaPlayer+-nova.exe (cf438514193c28f2cbe33b7911fca6e3) has been flagged by the following 11 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.152.10 Adware/CrossRider.A.6163
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.bAE
ESET-NOD32 9865 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AE
Fortinet FortiGate 4 Riskware/Toolbar_CrossRider
G Data 24 Win32.Application.Plush.A
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!CF438514193C
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Artemis!CF438514193C
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700-1001 TROJ_GEN.F47V0529
VIPRE Antivirus 29736 Crossrider (fs)
d5fddb9b-73ad-4d2b-84bf-dac5fb77096a-3.exe (8d2894d75bc1cb514cfc7e8645919e45) has been flagged by the following 10 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.151.162 Adware/CrossRider.A.5703
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.bAD
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.599 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062 (B)
ESET-NOD32 9851 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AD
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374062
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
VIPRE Antivirus 29636 Crossrider (fs)
e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-5.exe (686940d42da917bda9722eef4e37b7ac) has been flagged by the following 9 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossAd.aai
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.599 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109 (B)
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
VIPRE Antivirus 29684 Crossrider (fs)
df87e5ea-4702-4869-87fe-56b036ee1d45-5.exe (75d399bf1a898d22e64a97da60db5d61) has been flagged by the following 9 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossAd.aai
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.599 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109 (B)
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
VIPRE Antivirus 29712 Crossrider (fs)
d5fddb9b-73ad-4d2b-84bf-dac5fb77096a-5.exe (41c0f4a23c52bdba35cf719b86d912d7) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossAd.aai
Bitdefender 7.2 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.599 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109 (B)
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
G Data 24 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Gen:Variant.Adware.Kazy.374109
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
VIPRE Antivirus 29636 Crossrider (fs)
df87e5ea-4702-4869-87fe-56b036ee1d45-4.exe (5195bd94bbf7e56bc5e943bb1cee9867) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.151.248 Adware/CrossRider.A.6148
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.bAD
ESET-NOD32 9862 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AD
G Data 24 Win32.Application.Plush.A
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Artemis!5195BD94BBF7
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
VIPRE Antivirus 29712 Crossrider (fs)
MediaPlayer+-bho.dll (889c743e79790d10073fefbdedc6291e) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.152.48 Adware/CrossRider.A.6195
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossAd.aai
G Data 24 Win32.Application.Plush.B
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
Qihoo-360 1.0.0.1015 Win32/Virus.Adware.c6a
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700-1001 TROJ_GEN.F47V0528
VIPRE Antivirus 29770 Crossrider (fs)
e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-4.exe (ee173e5b463dd9022e705d6faf65d987) has been flagged by the following 8 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.151.218 Adware/CrossRider.A.5967
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:Malware-gen
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.bAD
ESET-NOD32 9859 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AD
G Data 24 Win32.Application.Plush.A
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
VIPRE Antivirus 29692 Crossrider (fs)
e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-2.exe (863aa759ff2856fdfd1efe86af252b75) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.BAC
ESET-NOD32 9857 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AC
G Data 24 Win32.Application.Plush.A
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
Sophos 4.98.0 AppRider
VIPRE Antivirus 29684 Crossrider (fs)
df87e5ea-4702-4869-87fe-56b036ee1d45-2.exe (dd8396c9de1358ab6c4e41c4bc645bf5) has been flagged by the following 7 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.bAC
ESET-NOD32 9862 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AC
G Data 24 Win32.Application.Plush.A
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.MediaPlayerPlus.A
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
Sophos 4.98.0 AppRider
VIPRE Antivirus 29712 Crossrider (fs)
d5fddb9b-73ad-4d2b-84bf-dac5fb77096a-2.exe (003b7e6e902b73dbfc2b8e69f8a3c106) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.BAC
ESET-NOD32 9851 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AC
G Data 24 Win32.Application.Plush.A
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
Sophos 4.98.0 AppRider
VIPRE Antivirus 29636 Crossrider (fs)
d5fddb9b-73ad-4d2b-84bf-dac5fb77096a-4.exe (679f0ec74f9e252033ff13f449c79065) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Avira AntiVir 7.11.151.162 Adware/CrossRider.A.5697
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.bAD
ESET-NOD32 9851 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.AD
G Data 24 Win32.Application.Plush.A
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 PUP/PlusHD
VIPRE Antivirus 29636 Crossrider (fs)
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MediaPlayer+ 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: enter
URL: crossrider.com/install/58024-mediaplayer+
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\mediaplayer+
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\MediaPlayer+\Uninstall.exe /fcp=1
Estimated size: 8.55 MB

Program filesFiles installed by MediaPlayer+

Program executable:utils.exe (Malware detected)
Path:C:\Program Files\mediaplayer+\utils.exe
MD5:b0d814690c8634c40d375fbcc0b88fb2
Additional files:
  • (Malware detected) d5fddb9b-73ad-4d2b-84bf-dac5fb77096a-2.exe (by enter) - MediaPlayer+ (MediaPlayer+ exe)
  • (Malware detected) d5fddb9b-73ad-4d2b-84bf-dac5fb77096a-3.exe (by enter)
  • (Malware detected) d5fddb9b-73ad-4d2b-84bf-dac5fb77096a-4.exe
  • (Malware detected) d5fddb9b-73ad-4d2b-84bf-dac5fb77096a-5.exe
  • (Malware detected) df87e5ea-4702-4869-87fe-56b036ee1d45-2.exe
  • (Malware detected) df87e5ea-4702-4869-87fe-56b036ee1d45-3.exe
  • (Malware detected) df87e5ea-4702-4869-87fe-56b036ee1d45-4.exe
  • (Malware detected) df87e5ea-4702-4869-87fe-56b036ee1d45-5.exe
  • (Malware detected) e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-2.exe
  • (Malware detected) e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-3.exe
  • (Malware detected) e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-4.exe
  • (Malware detected) e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-5.exe
  • MediaPlayer+-bg.exe
  • (Malware detected) MediaPlayer+-bho.dll - MediaPlayer+ BHO
  • (Malware detected) MediaPlayer+-bho64.dll
  • (Malware detected) MediaPlayer+-codedownloader.exe
  • (Malware detected) MediaPlayer+-nova.exe
  • 360-58024.crx
  • 58024.crx
  • 58024.xpi
  • MediaPlayer+-nova.dll
  • Uninstall.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Internet Explorer BHOs
  • MediaPlayer+-bho64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MediaPlayer+' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511801124} (CrossriderApp0058024).
  • MediaPlayer+-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'MediaPlayer+' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110511801124} (CrossriderApp0058024).
14 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
  • df87e5ea-4702-4869-87fe-56b036ee1d45-3.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named df87e5ea-4702-4869-87fe-56b036ee1d45-3.
  • e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-3.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-3.
  • MediaPlayer+-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-6.
  • MediaPlayer+-nova.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-7.
  • e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-5.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-5.
  • e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-4.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named e82579e6-16ea-463e-abe3-52eb6fa7996d-4.
  • Plus 8 more

How do I remove MediaPlayer+?

You can uninstall MediaPlayer+ 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 MediaPlayer+, 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 MediaPlayer+.
  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 MediaPlayer+ you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 51%
Win 8 1%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 87%
Keep it 13%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 53.01%
Windows 10 32.53%
Windows Vista 7.23%
Windows XP 7.23%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 32.10%
Windows 8.1 23.46%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.88%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 7.41%
Windows 7 Professional 7.41%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.41%

Distribution by countryGeography

33.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 33.33%
  Germany 12.64%
  Australia 9.20%
  United Kingdom 6.90%
  Brazil 4.60%
  Belgium 4.60%
  DK 4.60%
  Italy 4.60%
  Spain 3.45%
  Netherlands 3.45%
  Canada 3.45%
  France 2.30%
  Argentina 2.30%
  DZ 1.15%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Acer 19.35%
Hewlett-Packard 19.35%
ASUS 16.13%
Dell 14.52%
Intel 6.45%
Lenovo 6.45%
American Megatrends 6.45%
Toshiba 4.84%
Medion 3.23%
GIGABYTE 1.61%
Apple 1.61%
Common models
ASUSTeK M11BB 2.99%
VIAK8M AWRDACPI 1.49%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C870D-1... 1.49%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C855-10... 1.49%
TOSHIBA Satellite C850D 1.49%
TOSHIBA SATELLITE C55-A-1... 1.49%

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