PC Codec Pack (PC-Codec-Pack.com)
PC Codec Pack is a fake codec that comes from the same family of Luxe Codec XP. PC Codec Pack displays fake error messages claiming that your computer is unable to play multimedia files unless this fraudulent codec is installed. Once PC Codec Pack is installed, it will redirect you to the official website that promotes this hazardous product. Pay no attention to these misleading notifications. If you happen to install the PC Codec Pack or land on their website, perform a scan with reliable anti-spyware software to detect and remove the infections right away.
File System Details
PC Codec Pack (PC-Codec-Pack.com) may create the following file(s):
| # | File Name |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|
| 1. | %\WINDOWS%\system32\wextract.exe | |
| 2. | %UserProfile%\Application Data\PC Codec Pack\Service.ico | |
| 3. | %UserProfile%\Application Data\PC Codec Pack\settings.ini | |
| 4. | %UserProfile%\Application Data\PC Codec Pack\Autorun.ico | |
| 5. | %UserProfile%\Application Data\PC Codec Pack\uill.ini | |
| 6. | %UserProfile%\Application Data\PC Codec Pack | |
| 7. | %UserProfile%\Application Data\PC Codec Pack\Process.ico |
Registry Details
PC Codec Pack (PC-Codec-Pack.com) may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\taskmgr.exe
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "PC Codec Pack"
