BitComet

BitComet 2.18 Virus and Malware Tests

EXEWindows ExecutableAdware

Analysis of BitComet

Filename:
BitComet_2.18_setup.exe
Resources:
SHA-256:
8ca4edfe5fc67b21a03c249b918bd18e320dd3df1fd42b1994bc24af3891156e
MD5:
c5588a789f9edf7a81c6bfd0c104eb73
Virus test:
0 / 24
Updated:
Nov 5, 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 Passed.
AVG Antivirus 23.9.8494.0 Passed.
Avira Antivirus 8.3.3.24 Passed.
BitDefender 7.2 Passed.
Dr.Web 7.0.72.9030 Passed.
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 2024.8.0.61147 Passed.
ESET NOD32 18.2.18.0 Passed.
F-Secure 18.10.1547.307 Passed.
Kaspersky 22.0.1.28 Passed.
Malwarebytes 3.1.0.168 Passed.
Microsoft Defender 1.1.25090.3001 Passed.
Norton 1.22.0.0 Passed.
Panda 4.6.4.2 1 warning detected (PUP/BitComet)
Sophos 3.3.1.0 Passed.
SUPERAntiSpyware 5.6.0.1032 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

A word of caution

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