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How to remove CodecPack?

November 26th, 2008

What is CodecPack?

Trojan-Downloader.CodecPack is dangerous trojan. It might be reported as CodecPack or Codec Pack by some security tools, but it is the same malware.

Trojan-Downloader.CodecPack is installed through system security holes. It is important to keep software up-to-date in order to avoid infections like CodecPack trojan. This trojan is capable of downloading and installing other malwares. It usually brings adware and rogue security programs, but it may also deliver more dangerous infections like keyloggers or trojans. Trojan-Downloader.CodecPack may hide its activities. Running regular anti-spyware scans is recommended to spot trojans like this.


CodecPack is Dangerous

arrow CodecPack is a Trojan parasite
arrow CodecPack may display fake security & messages
arrow CodecPack may display numerous annoying advertisements
arrow CodecPack may be remotely controlled by a malicious person
arrow CodecPack may spread additional spyware
arrow CodecPack may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow CodecPack may prove difficult or impossible to remove
arrow CodecPack violates your privacy and compromises your security

Manual CodecPack removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove CodecPack, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.

Stop these CodecPack processes:
Remove these CodecPack files:

Such Trojans as CodecPack generally infect your system while you are installing a game, opening a picture or playing a video file.

Some Trojans such as CodecPack masquerade themselves as useful freeware programs or plug-ins, but are actually bundled Trojans.

As soon as it infects your system, Trojan CodecPack gives COMPLETE control over your system to a hacker using the Trojan, who may cause serious damage to your system. A Trojan may alter your desktop or add undesirable shortcuts to various commercial and marketing sites; CodecPack is no exception. It may create a backdoor to your system, allowing the hacker to control your system and steal your personal information. Unlike viruses and worms, Trojans like CodecPack do not reproduce by infecting other files nor do they self-replicate and each new victim must run the infected file.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Trojan such as CodecPack?

Slower System Performance: Most Trojans are not optimized and coded very poorly, which causes your system to become unstable, slow and unreliable, as such Trojans are constantly running in the background.
Slow internet connection: Trojans are constantly using your internet connection to send your private information to remote servers, as well as receive data from third party servers, which causes much slower internet connection speed and overall connection instability.

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