How to remove VSCodec PRO
VSCodec PRO description
VSCodec PRO is a fake application which spreads via porn websites. The “codec” is usually required to play downloaded videos. If installed, the codec keeps loading fabricated notifications urging to pay for using the service. VS Codec PRO also fabricates warnings such as the following message:
Fatal error. Media system on your computer is corrupt. Update your sound and video codec immediately to resolve this issue.
VS CodecPRO may be distributed by different means too. It may be installed by trojans or it may infect computers via web browser exploits.
Do not trust VSCodecPRO and don’t pay for this fraudulent software.
How to get rid of VSCodec PRO
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How to manually remove VSCodec PRO
To get rid of spyware such as VSCodec PRO you need to remove processes, search and delete registry keys, DLL and other VSCodec PRO related files from your computer.
Take Note: The manual process of removing spyware from your computer is difficult and puts you at risk of damaging your computer. We advise using our automatic VSCodec PRO remover.
- Uninstall VSCodec PRO from Control Panel
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Double click to uninstall. - End these VSCodec PRO processes:
wextract.exe
To stop processes press Ctrl + Alt + Del or click Start > Run > type "taskmgr". Select malicious process in the list and click "End Process" button. -
Delete VSCodec PRO registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "VSCodecPRO"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\taskmgr.exe
To open registry editor click Start > Run > type "regedit".
Warning! Manual registry entries editing may cause damage to your system.
Download Uniblue RegistryBooster 2010 to scan for registry errors. -
Search and delete these VSCodec PRO related files:
%UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO\Autorun.ico
%UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO\Process.ico
%UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO\Service.ico
%UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO\settings.ini
%UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO\uill.ini
%UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO
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Block VSCodec PRO malicious domains:
vscodec-pro.com