'Your codec version is too old!'

The Cause of the 'Your codec version is too old' Message

The 'Your codec version is too old' message is a message displayed by malware applications. The goal of this message is to try to steal your money. Among the causes of the 'Your codec version is too old' message are the rogue anti-malware program Anti-Malware Lab and the fake video codec pack Home Codec Pack. Typically, these programs will change the registry so that your computer displays the 'Your codec version is too old' message instead of playing a video file. There are also cases in which a video is stopped while being played to display the 'Your codec version is too old' message. Our ESG security researchers strongly recommend that you ignore the 'Your codec version is too old' message. According to our ESG malware researchers, the 'Your codec version is too old' message indicates an underlying malware infection. To stop your computer from displaying the 'Your codec version is too old' message, use a genuine anti-malware program to remove Home Codec Pack, Anti-Malware Lab, or the invader causing this message to appear.
 

The 'Your codec version is too old' Message, Trojans, and Safe Browsing

The two malware applications most closely associated with the 'Your codec version is too old' message, Anti-Malware Lab and Home Codec Pack, are typically delivered into a computer by a Trojan. Our ESG malware researchers recommend learning to browse the Internet safely in order to avoid Trojans and malware like the 'Your codec version is too old' message. Our ESG malware researchers have created these guidelines to help prevent your computer from becoming infected by a Trojan:

• It is important that you always use an anti-malware scanner and firewall, particularly in case your device is connected to a network.
• When browsing the Internet, our ESG security researchers recommend staying away from high-risk websites. Websites that are considered risky or unsafe include adult video sites, file sharing networks, and websites with excessive advertisements that are poorly regulated. You should be especially careful with advertisements for free online malware scans or computer performance scans. These kinds of fake advertisements will often use exploits in Flash or JavaScript to deliver a Trojan directly into your computer.
• Our ESG security researchers strongly recommend that you treat unknown files, links, and websites with suspicion. You should also take care when opening emails from an unknown sender.