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What percent of users and experts removed it?
85% remove it15% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Bad
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How common is it?
Global Rank #35,164
Reach 0.0033%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.39 days
218.09 days >
Average installed length: 114.59 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
1.34.1.29 33.33%
1.34.1.21 13.64%
1.33.153.1 53.03%

Feven 1.8

What is Feven?

Feven is a web browser extension that changes the browsers search and home pages as well as delivers. In order to provide search advertising revenue, the software is designed not only to modify the search provider but to protect it so that it remains the default browser search engine. It is typically installed via a bundled offer within a third-party software distribution.

What the toolbar does:
- Change of the default search engine, including the Browser's built-in search box, and address bar.
- Change of the default Home Page and/or New Tabs, and protect your search settings.
- Addition of alternative error page functionality, such as “Page Not Found”.

About  (from Crossrider Advanced Technologies (Platform))

As part of the installing of the Extensions, Licensors may offer changes to your Internet Browser settings. This change if approved by you can be reconfigured by you at any time from the options dialog available on your Internet Browser. Such changes may include the following; the homepage of your Internet Browser, the...  Read more
Overview
  • Possible malware installed by this program
  • Starts automatically
  • 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
  • Difficult to remove as it will reinstall itself
  • Installed as part of a co-bundle
  • Hijacks the web browser's home page
  • Hijacks the browser's default search provider
  • The experts agree, you should remove it!
Warning, multiple anti-virus scanners have detected possible malware in Feven.
utils.exe (dd0a810d4abf6942dcc15cab68d1b21f) has been flagged by the following 3 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareVersionDetection
Bkav FE 1.3.0.4613 HW32.CDB
Malwarebytes v2014.01.26.03 PUP.Optional.Feven.A
Symantec 1/26/2014 rev. 1 WS.Reputation
Feven 1.8-codedownloader.exe (bc1cb62c22d54a4262d56d8721de24d3) has been flagged by the following 32 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Adware.Generic.929234
AegisLab 1.5 W32.Sality
Agnitum Outpost 5.5.1.3 PUA.Toolbar.CrossRider!
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:Crossrider-AI [PUP]
AVG 15.0.0.4189 Generic5.ANCK
Avira 7.11.182.172 Adware/CrossRider.A.10284
AVware 1.5.0.21 Crossrider (fs)
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.T
Bitdefender 7.2 Adware.Generic.929234
CAT-QuickHeal 14.00 AdWare.Feven.r5 (Not a Virus)
Comodo Security 19958 ApplicUnwnt
Dr.Web 7.0.10.8210 Trojan.Crossrider.950
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.600 Adware.Generic.929234 (B)
ESET-NOD32 10653 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.T
Fortinet FortiGate 5.0.999.0 Riskware/Toolbar_CrossRider
F-Prot 4.7.1.166 W32/A-f837d5f1!Eldorado
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Adware.Generic.929234
G Data 24 Adware.Generic.929234
K7 AntiVirus 9.185.13866 Trojan ( 00494ca01 )
K7GW 9.185.13866 Trojan ( 00494ca01 )
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.Feven.A
McAfee 6.0.5.614 Adware-AddLyrics
McAfee-GW-Edition v2014.2 BehavesLike.Win32.AdwareCross.hh
Microsoft Security Essentials 1.11104 Adware:Win32/Feven
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Adware.Generic.929234
NANO AntiVirus 0.28.6.62995 Trojan.Win32.Crossrider.cvxsxs
Qihoo-360 1.0.0.1015 Win32/Virus.Adware.d90
Sophos 4.98.0 AppRider
Symantec 20141.1.0.330 Adware.Crossid
Trend Micro 9.740.0.1012 TROJ_GEN.R0CBC0CCH14
VIPRE Antivirus 34416 Crossrider (fs)
Zillya 2.0.0.1973 Adware.Lyckriks.Win32.571
Feven 1.8-enabler.exe (f358697d1292d68eee6a7196656bbb69) has been flagged by the following 32 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Adware.Generic.941975
AegisLab 1.5 AdWare.W32.MultiPlug
Agnitum Outpost 5.5.1.3 PUA.Toolbar.CrossRider!
avast! 8.0.1489.320 Win32:Crossrider-AI [PUP]
AVG 14.0.0.4040 Generic5.ANHA
Avira 7.11.182.28 ADWARE/CrossRider.Gen2
AVware 1.5.0.21 Crossrider (fs)
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.Crossrider.40
Bitdefender 7.2 Adware.Generic.941975
Clam AntiVirus 0.98.4.0 Win.Adware.Plush-29
Comodo Security 19932 ApplicUnwnt
Dr.Web 7.0.10.8210 Adware.Toolbar.230
ESET-NOD32 10638 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.T
Fortinet FortiGate 5.0.999.0 Riskware/Toolbar_CrossRider
F-Prot 4.7.1.166 W32/A-eb9ef301!Eldorado
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Adware.Generic.941975
G Data 24 Adware.Generic.941975
Jiangmin 16.0.100 AdWare/Lyckriks.ki
K7 AntiVirus 9.185.13827 Trojan ( 004956051 )
K7GW 9.185.13839 Trojan ( 004956051 )
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.Feven.A
McAfee 6.0.5.614 Adware-AddLyrics
McAfee-GW-Edition v2014.2 BehavesLike.Win32.AdwareCross.fh
Microsoft Security Essentials 1.11104 Adware:Win32/Feven
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Adware.Generic.941975
NANO AntiVirus 0.28.6.62995 Trojan.Win32.Toolbar.ctsoci
Sophos 4.98.0 AppRider
Symantec 20141.1.0.330 Adware.Crossid
Trend Micro 9.740.0.1012 TROJ_GEN.R0CBC0CCH14
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_GEN.R0CBC0CCH14
VIPRE Antivirus 34334 Crossrider (fs)
Zillya 2.0.0.1972 Adware.Agent.Win32.9493
Feven 1.8-bho.dll (8e961ea11338da54180b9711d12d1120) has been flagged by the following 22 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Agnitum Outpost 5.5.1.3 PUA.Lyckriks!
Antiy-AVL 0.1.0.1 GrayWare[AdWare:not-a-virus]/Win32.Lyckriks
AVG 13.0.0.3169 Generic5.AMMM
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.Lyckriks.amj
Comodo Security 17834 ApplicUnwnt
Dr.Web 7.00.7.12100 Adware.Toolbar.231
ESET-NOD32 9460 Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.R
Fortinet FortiGate 4 Adware/Lyckriks
Jiangmin 16.0.100 AdWare/Lyckriks.ff
K7 AntiVirus 9.176.11239 Riskware ( 0040f01a1 )
K7GW 9.176.11226 Riskware ( 0040f01a1 )
Kingsoft AntiVirus 2013.04.09.267 Win32.Troj.Lyckriks.mk.(kcloud)
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.Feven.A
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Adware-AddLyrics!8E961EA11338
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Adware-AddLyrics!8E961EA11338
NANO AntiVirus 0.28.0.57630 Riskware.Win32.Lyckriks.ctgwey
Sophos 4.97.0 AppRider
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 Adware.Crossid
Trend Micro 9.740-1012 TROJ_GEN.R0CBC0OB114
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700-1001 TROJ_GEN.R0CBC0OB114
Vba32 AntiVirus 3.12.24.3 AdWare.Lyckriks
VIPRE Antivirus 26760 Crossrider (fs)
Feven 1.8-validator.exe (cbf1acde177e8c6d0507c0a35fe74874) has been flagged by the following 20 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Lavasoft Ad-Aware 12.0.163.0 Adware.Generic.910585
Antiy-AVL 1.0.0.1 Trojan/Win32.SGeneric
AVG 14.0.0.3955 Generic5.ANDD
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.Y
Bitdefender 7.2 Adware.Generic.910585
Comodo Security 18507 ApplicUnwnt
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 3.0.0.599 Adware.Generic.910585 (B)
ESET-NOD32 9926 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.Y
Fortinet FortiGate 5.1.152.0 Riskware/Toolbar_CrossRider
F-Secure 11.0.19100.45 Adware.Generic.910585
G Data 24 Adware.Generic.910585
K7 AntiVirus 9.179.12358 Trojan ( 004958191 )
K7GW 9.179.12358 Trojan ( 004958191 )
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.Feven.A
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Adware-AddLyrics
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Adware-AddLyrics
MicroWorld-eScan 12.0.250.0 Adware.Generic.910585
Panda Antivirus 10.0.3.5 Trj/CI.A
Symantec 20131.1.5.61 Adware.Crossid
VIPRE Antivirus 30174 Crossrider (fs)
Feven 1.8-chromeinstaller.exe (957b4ecd04237e43441b06638b2fb5fe) has been flagged by the following 13 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
AVG 13.0.0.3169 Generic5.ANLS
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win32.CrossRider.S
Dr.Web 7.00.7.12100 Trojan.Crossrider.7421
ESET-NOD32 9605 a variant of Win32/Toolbar.CrossRider.Y
Fortinet FortiGate 4 Riskware/Toolbar_CrossRider
K7 AntiVirus 9.176.11584 Trojan ( 004958191 )
K7GW 9.176.11567 Trojan ( 004958191 )
Malwarebytes 1.75.0001 PUP.Optional.Feven.A
McAfee 6.0.4.564 Adware-AddLyrics
McAfee-GW-Edition 2013 Adware-AddLyrics
Sophos 4.98.0 Generic PUA AP
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700-1001 TROJ_GEN.R047H06BH14
VIPRE Antivirus 27786 Crossrider (fs)
Feven 1.8-bho64.dll (0b0276a20800ab49bf147b770f037706) has been flagged by the following 5 scanners:
Anti-Virus softwareSoftware versionDetection
Baidu-International 3.5.1.41473 Adware.Win64.Crossrider.B
ESET-NOD32 9336 a variant of Win64/Toolbar.Crossrider.B
Malwarebytes 1.75.0.1 PUP.Optional.Feven.A
TrendMicro-HouseCall 9.700.0.1001 TROJ_GEN.F47V0109
VIPRE Antivirus 25774 Crossrider (fs)
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Feven 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: Feven
URL: crossrider.com/pages/extension_eula
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Feven 1.8
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Feven 1.8\Uninstall.exe /fromcontrolpanel=1
Estimated size: 7.84 MB

Program filesFiles installed by Feven 1.8

Program executable:utils.exe (Malware detected)
Path:C:\Program Files\Feven 1.8\utils.exe
MD5:dd0a810d4abf6942dcc15cab68d1b21f
Additional files:
  • Feven 1.8-bg.exe - Feven 1.8 (Feven 1.8 exe)
  • (Malware detected) Feven 1.8-bho.dll - Feven 1.8 BHO
  • (Malware detected) Feven 1.8-bho64.dll
  • Feven 1.8-buttonutil.exe
  • Feven 1.8-buttonutil64.exe
  • (Malware detected) Feven 1.8-chromeinstaller.exe
  • Feven 1.8-codedownloader.exe
  • (Malware detected) Feven 1.8-enabler.exe
  • Feven 1.8-firefoxinstaller.exe
  • Feven 1.8-updater.exe
  • (Malware detected) Feven 1.8-validator.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Internet Explorer BHOs
  • Feven 1.8-bho64.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Feven 1.8' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411901104} (CrossriderApp0049004).
  • Feven 1.8-bho.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Feven 1.8' with the class of {11111111-1111-1111-1111-110411901104} (CrossriderApp0049004).
4 Scheduled Tasks (Boot/Login)
  • Feven 1.8-enabler.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Feven 1.8-enabler.
  • Feven 1.8-chromeinstaller.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Feven 1.8-chromeinstaller.
  • Feven 1.8-validator.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Feven 1.8-validator.
  • Feven 1.8-codedownloader.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Feven 1.8-codedownloader.

How do I remove Feven?

You can uninstall Feven 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 Feven 1.8, 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 Feven.
  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 Feven 1.8 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Google Chrome

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win XP 6%
 
HOW IT STARTS
Scheduled task? Yes
(Runs on Windows boot)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 85%
Keep it 15%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 66.67%
Windows 10 21.21%
Windows Vista 6.06%
Windows XP 6.06%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 38.46%
Windows 7 Ultimate 16.92%
Windows 8 13.85%
Windows 7 Professional 7.69%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 6.15%
Windows 8.1 6.15%

Distribution by countryGeography

23.88% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 23.88%
  France 17.91%
  United Kingdom 11.94%
  Spain 7.46%
  Iran 5.97%
  Italy 5.97%
  Australia 4.48%
  Mexico 4.48%
  Canada 2.99%
  LY 1.49%
  MA 1.49%
  Thailand 1.49%
  Sweden 1.49%
  DZ 1.49%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 32.79%
Acer 24.59%
Dell 11.48%
Toshiba 8.20%
ASUS 6.56%
Sony 6.56%
Intel 3.28%
Medion 3.28%
American Megatrends 1.64%
MSI 1.64%
Common models
HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... 6.56%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 4.92%
Hewlett-Packard Compaq CQ... 3.28%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 3.28%
HP 620 3.28%
HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook ... 1.64%

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