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How common is it?
Global Rank #24,305
United States Rank #22,778
Reach 0.0075%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 36.13 days
1065.72 days >
Average installed length: 559.95 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.15.149.149 100.00%

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Codec-V

What is Codec-V?

CodecV from AllpremiumSoft (also known as Codec-C) is an ad-supported 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.

From the website:
"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 websites and application owners. PremiumPlay products are used to significantly improve the user experience through streaming initiatives."

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
  • 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
  • Bundles additional prorgams in setup
  • 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.
Codec-V.dll (a5843f4e43afc97bc560e3add3844cf6) has been flagged by the following 19 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Antiy-AVL 2.0.3.7 Trojan/Win32.LilyJade.gen
Comodo Security 15223 UnclassifiedMalware
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 8.13.06.30.12 TrojanDownloader.Win32.Deyjalil.AMN
ESET-NOD32 7.7992 Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider
Fortinet FortiGate 6/30/2013 W32/LilyJade.C!tr.dldr
IKARUS anti.virus t3scan.1.3.5.0 Trojan-Downloader.Win32.LilyJade
K7 AntiVirus 13.160.8201 Riskware
Kingsoft AntiVirus 331020.18219 Win32.TrojDownloader.LilyJade.a.(kcloud)
McAfee 5600.7122 Generic Downloader.x!gkc
McAfee-GW-Edition 7.7122 Generic Downloader.x!gkc
Microsoft Security Essentials 1.163.1557.0 TrojanDownloader:Win32/Deyjalil.A
Norman 10.20130630 Troj_Generic.DCNFZ
nProtect 13.02.10.01 Trojan/W32.Agent.489472.CK
Rising Antivirus 23.00.65.13628 Trojan.Deyjalil!4AF7
The Hacker 6.8.0.6.181 Trojan/Downloader.LilyJade.a
Trend Micro 10.465.30 TROJ_SPNR.29FD12
TrendMicro-HouseCall 7.2.181 TROJ_SPNR.29FD12
VIPRE Antivirus 15482 Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
ViRobot 2011.4.7.4223 Trojan.Win32.A.Downloader.489472.BID
Codec-VGui.exe (80155fca6ea9fb3aaeb5191b4bfb7585) has been flagged by the following 6 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
AVG 13.0.0.3169 SmartShopper.K
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.AXnS
Dr.Web Adware.Plugin.14
ESET-NOD32 8954 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.F
Kingsoft AntiVirus 2013.4.9.267 Win32.Troj.Generic.a.(kcloud)
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_GEN.F47V1011
Codec-V.exe (07f1c80e2cb13426920a2ebdd25f1f2a) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Antiy-AVL 2.0.3.7 Trojan/Win32.LilyJade.gen
ESET-NOD32 8751 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.E
PC Tools 9.0.0.2 Adware.Crossid!rem
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 Adware.Crossid
VIPRE Antivirus 21078 Crossrider (fs)
Uninstall.exe (2e06dc1a597741f267e2cc496d94d0ee) has been flagged by the following 4 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 HackTool.Win32.CrossRider.E
ESET-NOD32 9092 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.E
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 Trojan.LilyJade
VIPRE Antivirus 23714 GamePlayLabs (fs)
       View all 34 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 detailsProgram details

Displayed publisher: Premiumplay
URL: allpremiumsoft.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\codec-v
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Codec-V\Uninstall.exe
Estimated size: 2.88 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Codec-V

Program module:Codec-V.dll (Malware detected)
Name:Codec-V
Codec-V BHO
Path:C:\Program Files\codec-v\Codec-V.dll
MD5:a5843f4e43afc97bc560e3add3844cf6
Additional files:
  • (Malware detected) Codec-V.dll (by Premiumplay) - Codec-V (Codec-V BHO)
  • (Malware detected) Codec-V.exe (by Premiumplay) - Codec-V exe
  • (Malware detected) Codec-VGui.exe
  • (Malware detected) Uninstall.exe - Codec-V Installer

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Internet Explorer BHO
  • Codec-V.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Codec-V' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110011041135} (CrossriderApp0000435).

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.
  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-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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Codec-V.
  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-V you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win 10 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 86%
Keep it 14%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#24,305

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 74.15%
Windows Vista 17.01%
Windows XP 7.48%
Windows 10 1.36%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 54.42%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 12.24%
Windows 7 Ultimate 8.16%
Microsoft Windows XP 7.48%
Windows 7 Professional 6.12%
Windows Vista Home Basic 3.40%

Distribution by countryGeography

43.89% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 43.89%
  United Kingdom 6.11%
  Canada 5.56%
  Australia 3.89%
  Israel 3.89%
  India 3.33%
  Belgium 2.78%
  Germany 2.78%
  DK 2.22%
  Netherlands 2.22%
  Turkey 2.22%
  Croatia 1.67%
  Ireland 1.67%
  Japan 1.67%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 43.64%
Dell 27.27%
ASUS 9.09%
Toshiba 7.27%
Acer 4.55%
Samsung 2.73%
Lenovo 1.82%
GIGABYTE 0.91%
Gateway 0.91%
Apple 0.91%
Alienware 0.91%
Common models
HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... 3.31%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.31%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 3.31%
HP G62 Notebook PC 2.48%
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 2.48%
Dell Inspiron N5110 2.48%

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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