ContentExplorer
What is ContentExplorer?
ContentExplorer is software application developed by Lake Ventures, LLC.. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 56.03% of installations running this operating system. ContentExplorer's installer is typically 1.00 MB in size and installs around 11 files. The most common release is 8.4 with 45.94% of all installations currently using this version.
ContentExplorer is most popular in the United States with 81.07% of installations residing in this country.
About ContentExplorer?
Content Explorer is an ad-supported software that operates within popular internet browsers such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. As users browse the internet, they may encounter various banner, search, pop-up, pop-under, and in-text link advertisements, which are dependent on the content of the pages being visited. It is important to note that Content Explorer is not affiliated with or endorsed by the underlying websites that display these advertisements, which are typically identified by the Content Explorer name or logo. Additionally, in-text advertising may appear as double underlined keywords or phrases on webpages. To ensure a consistent and optimal user experience, Content Explorer automatically enables itself on supported browsers and loads a lock file that secures optimized settings, preventing other software from altering its configuration. This safeguard aims to maintain the smooth functioning of Content Explorer and prevent any potential disruptions caused by unintended changes to its settings. It is essential to review and adhere to the terms and conditions outlined by Content Explorer, as per the official source at contentexplorer.net/terms-and-conditions.html, for a comprehensive understanding of its functionality and usage.
Multiple virus scanners have detected malware in ContentExplorer.
| Scanner Software | Version | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lavasoft Ad-Aware | 662 | Trojan.GenericKD.2034053 |
| AhnLab-V3 | 2014.12.29 | PUP/Win32.IBryte |
| ALYac | 1.0.1.4 | Trojan.GenericKD.2034053 |
| avast! | 2014.9-150413 | Win32:Dropper-gen [Drp] |
| Avira | 7.11.198.162 | ADWARE/Adware.Gen7 |
| AVware | 1.5.0.21 | iBryte |
| Baidu-International | 4.0.3.15413 | Trojan.Win32.Agent.AUL |
| Bitdefender | 1.0.20.515 | Trojan.GenericKD.2034053 |
| Comodo Security | 20522 | ApplicUnwnt |
| Dr.Web | 9.0.0.0103 | Trojan.DownLoader11.57711 |
| Emsisoft Anti-Malware | 8.15.04.13.05 | Trojan.GenericKD.2034053 |
| ESET-NOD32 | 9.10939 | a variant of MSIL/Adware.iBryte.P |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 4/13/2015 | Adware/IBryte |
| F-Secure | 11.2015-13-04_2 | Trojan.GenericKD.2034053 |
| G Data | 15.4.24 | Trojan.GenericKD.2034053 |
| K7 AntiVirus | 13.188.14484 | Adware |
| K7GW | 13.188.14484 | Trojan ( 044444441 ) |
| Kaspersky | 14.0.0.2196 | Trojan.Win32.Agent |
| MicroWorld-eScan | 16.0.0.309 | Trojan.GenericKD.2034053 |
| NANO AntiVirus | 0.30.0.64448 | Riskware.Win32.BPlug.djpkri |
| nProtect | 14.12.29.01 | Trojan.GenericKD.2034053 |
| Panda Antivirus | 15.04.13.05 | Trj/CI.A |
| Sophos | 4.98 | Generic PUA LD |
| TrendMicro-HouseCall | 7.2.103 | Suspicious_GEN.F47V1218 |
| Vba32 AntiVirus | 3.12.26.3 | Trojan.Agent.amcjo |
| VIPRE Antivirus | 36188 | iBryte |
Startup Entries
- Registry entries:
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- ContentExplorer.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'ContentExplorer' and executes as "C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\ContentExplorer\ContentExplorer.exe".
Software Details
- URL:
- https://contentexplorer.net
- Support:
- https://home.contentexplorer.net/corelib
- Installation path:
- C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\contentexplorer
- Uninstaller:
- C:\users\user\appdata\Roaming\ContentExplorer\uninstall.exe
- Size:
- 1.00 MB
- Language:
- English
ContentExplorer Executable Details
- Primary executable:
- ContentExplorer.exe
- Name:
- ContentExplorer
- Path:
- C:\users\user\appdata\roaming\contentexplorer\ContentExplorer.exe
- MD5:
- 1301e9e5d6aa3801bd89e1387fbbec13
- SHA-1:
- –
- SHA-256:
- –
| File Type | Filename | MD5 |
|---|---|---|
|
EXE
|
ContentExplorer.exe
Malware
|
1301e9e5d6aa3801bd89e1387fbbec13 |