BitComet

BitComet 2.15 File-sharing app for Windows

EXEWindows ExecutableAdware

Analysis of BitComet

Filename:
BitComet_2.15_setup.exe
Resources:
SHA-256:
281cb812108bbb4001e6d5eb5ce616a652fdcffc79897ae2d155b6c34df2f358
MD5:
cb7c74242b8e11041ade4530ab3b00d1
Virus test:
1 / 25
Updated:
Jun 19, 2025

Prognosis - Is BitComet safe?

We tested BitComet and found it contains something users consider as adware.


Virus tests for BitComet

Avast Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 1 warning detected (FileRepMalware [Misc])
AVG Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 1 virus detected (FileRepMalware [Misc])
Avira Antivirus 8.3.3.20 Passed.
BitDefender 7.2 Passed.
Dr.Web 7.0.67.2170 Passed.
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 2024.8.0.61147 Passed.
ESET NOD32 31388 1 warning detected (a variant of MSIL/DotSetupIo.B potentially unwanted)
F-Secure 18.10.1547.307 Passed.
Kaspersky 22.0.1.28 Passed.
Malwarebytes 4.5.5.54 Passed.
Microsoft Defender 1.1.25050.6 Passed.
Norton 1.22.0.0 Passed.
Panda 4.6.4.2 1 warning detected (PUP/BitComet)
Sophos 3.0.3.0 Passed.
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1032 Passed.
TrendMicro 24.550.0.1002 Passed.
Webroot SecureAnywhere 8.0.8.53 Passed.
ZoneAlarm Antivirus 10.2.064.000 Passed.


Malware report of download.bitcomet.com

Dr.Web Link Checker
G-Data
Google Safebrowsing
Malware Patrol
Phishtank
VX Vault
Yandex