BitComet

BitComet 2.16 File-sharing app for Windows

EXEWindows ExecutableAdware

Analysis of BitComet

Filename:
BitComet_2.16_setup.exe
Resources:
SHA-256:
72f670779de90b43211c4580b926e8a0fc7cc9a13010a77f096b697a2635c7f8
MD5:
2379e16cdf6a5e965834722c4ab3c0ef
Virus test:
1 / 25
Updated:
Aug 27, 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 8.3.3.22 Passed.
BitDefender 7.2 Passed.
Dr.Web 7.0.69.6040 Passed.
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 2024.8.0.61147 Passed.
ESET NOD32 31750 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 3.1.0.150 Passed.
Microsoft Defender 1.1.25070.4 Passed.
Norton 1.22.0.0 Passed.
Panda 4.6.4.2 1 warning detected (PUP/BitComet)
Sophos 3.1.2.0 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