Verification Engine
Overview
Verification Engine is a software program developed by COMODO. The most common release is 2.7.0.37, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The setup package generally installs about 10 files and is usually about 8.17 MB (8,570,723 bytes). 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 64% of users of Verification Engine come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Sweden.
Program details
URL: www.comodogroup.com
Help link: www.vengine.com/support
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\comodo\vengine
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Comodo\VEngine\VESetup.exe"
Estimated size: 8.17 MB
Files installed by Verification Engine
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VESetup.exe - Verification Engine setup
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VEngine.exe - Verification Engine
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VEngineIE32.dll
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xmllite.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft XML Core Services (Microsoft XmlLite Library)
Behaviors exhibited
Internet Explorer BHO
- VEngineIE32.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'Comodo VerificationEngine' with the class of {A968A4B4-C492-4834-B651-17602C3885C8} (Comodo VerificationEngine Browser Helper NEW).
Scheduled Task
- VEngine.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B64A78B1-8520-45D0-8104-D3AF84CC9EAF}' (Next runs on 1/1/0001 at 12:00 AM).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- VEngine.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'VEngine' which loads as C:\Program Files\Comodo\VEngine\VEngine.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- VEngine.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Comodo\VEngine\VEngine.exe'.
How do I remove Verification Engine?
You can uninstall Verification Engine 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 Verification Engine, 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 Verification Engine.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Verification Engine 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 43%
Win 10 13%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
43.33% |
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| Windows 7 |
23.33% |
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| Windows Vista |
20.00% |
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| Windows 10 |
13.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
41.38% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
17.24% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
10.34% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.90% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
6.90% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
6.90% |
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Geography
64.10% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
64.10% |
| United Kingdom |
10.26% |
| Sweden |
5.13% |
| Hong Kong |
2.56% |
| South Africa |
2.56% |
| Finland |
2.56% |
| Russia |
2.56% |
| Mexico |
2.56% |
| Spain |
2.56% |
| Canada |
2.56% |
| Italy |
2.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
28.00% |
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| Dell |
16.00% |
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| Acer |
16.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
8.00% |
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| Compaq |
8.00% |
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| Gateway |
8.00% |
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| Toshiba |
8.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
8.00% |
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Common models |
| PM800_ PM800-8237 |
3.85% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6000 (RV216... |
3.85% |
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| Gigabyte GA-990XA-UD3 |
3.85% |
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| GATEWA D915GAG_ |
3.85% |
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| Compaq Evo D510 SFF |
3.85% |
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| TOSHIBA TECRA A8 |
3.85% |
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About COMODO
Comodo groups provides computer software and SSL digital certificates as well as offers many products as freemium, but additional features or more featured editions are available for a fee.
Publisher URL: www.comodo.com