BitComet

BitComet 2.13 File-sharing app for Windows

EXEWindows ExecutableAdware

Analysis of BitComet

Filename:
BitComet_2.13_setup.exe
Resources:
SHA-256:
48c31eeb5b823599ab5c7b13bb49930896419dd77ac7907c5fe9785d7732df24
MD5:
5e194728db8208cec533425902594280
Virus test:
4 / 26
Updated:
Apr 22, 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 (Win32:Malware-gen)
AVG Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 1 warning detected (Win32:Malware-gen)
Avira Antivirus 8.3.3.20 1 virus detected (TR/AVI.Agent.lrbey)
BitDefender 7.2 1 virus detected (QD:Trojan.GenericKDQ.AD90984A11)
Dr.Web 7.0.67.2170 Passed.
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 2024.8.0.61147 1 virus detected (QD:Trojan.GenericKDQ.AD90984A11 (B))
ESET NOD32 31063 1 warning detected (a variant of MSIL/DotSetupIo.B potentially unwanted)
F-Secure 18.10.1547.307 1 virus detected (Trojan.TR/AVI.Agent.lrbey)
Kaspersky 22.0.1.28 1 warning detected (not-a-virus:HEUR:Client-P2P.Win32.Agent.gen)
Malwarebytes 4.5.5.54 Passed.
McAfee 6.0.6.653 Passed.
Microsoft Defender 1.1.25030.1 Passed.
Norton 1.22.0.0 1 warning detected (PUA.Gen.2)
Panda 4.6.4.2 1 warning detected (PUP/BitComet)
Sophos 3.0.3.0 1 warning detected (Generic Reputation PUA (PUA))
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1032 Passed.
TrendMicro 24.550.0.1002 Passed.
Webroot SecureAnywhere 8.0.8.53 1 warning detected (Generic Reputation PUA (PUA))
ZoneAlarm Antivirus 10.2.064.000 1 warning detected (HEUR:Client-P2P.Win32.Agent.gen)


Malware report of download.bitcomet.com

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