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XvidlyPlus+
from xVidly.com
What is XvidlyPlus+?
XvidlyPlus+ is a media player that bundles adware and other unwanted web browser extensions. The software is no longer distributed.
Overview
XvidlyPlus+ is a software program developed by xVidly.com. 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. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named xvupd.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 3 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows XP and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 88% of users of XvidlyPlus+ come from the United States, it is also popular in Iran.
- Malware detected in the program
- Automatically starts with Windows
- Integrates into the web browser
- Known to include offers within the setup
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in XvidlyPlus+.
xvupd.exe (11dc5771aef57c417a558d8a165a9232) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Version | Detection |
AVG |
2014.0.3542 |
Generic5 |
Comodo Security |
16704 |
ApplicUnwnt |
Dr.Web |
9.0.0.0239 |
Adware.Shopper.330 |
ESET-NOD32 |
7.8645 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.AddLyrics.A |
Symantec |
8/27/2013 rev. 3 |
WS.Reputation |
XvidlyPlus.dll (5ff216c08b13a1b568740ce1729f6cb5) has been flagged by the following 13 scanners: |
Anti-Virus software | Software version | Detection |
AhnLab-V3 |
2013.08.28.00 |
Adware/Win32.AddLyrics |
avast! |
8.0.1489.320 |
Win32:Adware-AZL [Adw] |
AVG |
10.0.0.1190 |
Generic5.UZR |
Comodo Security |
16835 |
ApplicUnwnt |
Dr.Web |
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Adware.Shopper.330 |
ESET-NOD32 |
8735 |
a variant of Win32/Adware.AddLyrics.C |
IKARUS anti.virus |
T3.1.5.4.0 |
AdWare.Win32.AddLyrics |
McAfee |
5.600.0.1067 |
Artemis!5FF216C08B13 |
McAfee-GW-Edition |
2013 |
Artemis!5FF216C08B13 |
Panda Antivirus |
10.0.3.5 |
Adware/AddLyrics |
Symantec |
20131.1.0.101 |
WS.Reputation.1 |
TrendMicro-HouseCall |
9.700.0.1001 |
TROJ_GEN.RCBH1CA |
VIPRE Antivirus |
20940 |
Jottix (fs) |
View all 18 all detections
XvidlyPlus+ 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: XvidlyPlus+
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\xvidlyplus
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\XvidlyPlus\uninstall.exe
Files installed by XvidlyPlus+
Program executable: | xvupd.exe (Malware detected) |
Name: | XvidlyPlus+ |
Path: | C:\Program Files\xvidlyplus\xvupd.exe |
MD5: | 11dc5771aef57c417a558d8a165a9232 |
Additional files:
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(Malware detected) XvidlyPlus.dll - XvidlyPlus+
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Uninstall.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- XvidlyPlus.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'XvidlyPlus+' with the class of {6DD7566F-BE15-49E2-883E-EBB7CC96F838}.
Scheduled Task
- xvupd.exe is scheduled as a task named 'XvidlyPlus+ update' (runs daily at 12:21 PM).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- xvupd.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named XvidlyPlus+ update.
How do I remove XvidlyPlus+?
You can uninstall XvidlyPlus+ 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 XvidlyPlus+, 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 XvidlyPlus+.
- 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 XvidlyPlus+ 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 XP 33%
Win 10 33%
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HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 64%
Keep it 36%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 |
33.33% |
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Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
33.33% |
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Windows 8 |
33.33% |
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Geography
87.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
87.50% |
Iran |
12.50% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Samsung |
33.33% |
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GIGABYTE |
33.33% |
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ASUS |
33.33% |
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