VSCodec Pro

Let’s not mince any words! VSCodec Pro is a malicious application, and one should be aware of all its properties, and how to deal with it, should VSCodec Pro be present in a computer system.

VSCodec Pro, also referred to as: VS Codec Pr or VSCodecPro, is a fake video codec, which is advertised as a new software application, which claims to be able to optimize “the quality of audio and video files, up to 60%” (www.VSCodec-Pro.com)... for only $49.99-$79.99.

Important to note here – this claim is false – and VSCodec Pro will certainly NOT be able to optimize your video and audio files, as VSCodec Pro is solely designed to degrade and compromise the integrity of a computer system it has infiltrated.

Based on the above, one can safely assume that VSCodec Pro is a form of rogue anti-spyware software, as it tends to display the following properties:

• VSCodec PRO is installed without your permission.
• VSCodec PRO reputation online is terrible.
• The official website of VSCodec PRO is poorly built and lacks basic information.
• The payments website of VSCodec PRO is suspicious.
• Performance of the program is poor.
• VSCodec PRO tends to change browser settings
• VSCodec PRO shows commercial adverts
• VSCodec PRO connects itself to the internet
• VSCodec PRO stays resident in background

So how would VSCodec Pro enter into a computer system?

VSCodec Pro enters into a computer system with the assistance of a Trojan infection. Usually a system will be infiltrated by a Trojan infection, via a security exploit. Once embedded within the system, the Trojan affiliated with VSCodec Pro will display numerous pop-up messages, in fact – these messages will bombard the user, until the user complies with the prompts.

The fake error message the Trojan infection displays reads as follows:
“Fatal error. Media system on your computer is corrupt. Update your sound and video codec immediately to resolve this issue.”

As soon as the user adheres to these prompts, the user’s browser will be redirected to VSCodec Pro website: VSCodec-Pro.com/purchase.html, where further tactics are deployed as a means to ensure the user departs with their hard earned cash.

The following are symptoms one should look out for - as it may be an indication of the presence of VSCodec Pro:

• Slow computer performance:
It just takes one parasite like VSCodec PRO to slow your computer dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot, or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, you may be infected with VSCodec PRO.

• New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage:
Badware like VSCodec PRO may change your Internet settings to redirect your homepage to another site. Badware can even add desktop shortcuts to your PC.

• Annoying pop-up messages:
Badware can bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Through these pop-up messages, you may be tricked into downloading more spyware.
One will need to remove this nefarious application, as soon as it has been detected on a system.

The Manual removal process is as follows:

• Step 1: Kill the VSCodec Pro Processes
wextract.exe

• Step 2: Remove VSCodec Pro files, folders and all associated VSCodec Pro DLL files:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\wextract.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO\Autorun.ico %UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO\Process.ico %UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO\Service.ico %UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO\settings.in %UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO\uill.ini %UserProfile%\Application Data\VSCodecPRO

• Step 3: Uninstall 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

Manual removal is great, but should best be left to the individual that knows their way around a computer and its registry files.

So as not to further damage your system, and to avoid unnecessary risk to the system, one should definitely employ the services of a legitimate and fully functional, up-to-date Anti-spyware application, to rid the infected system of all traces of VSCodec PRO.

Good luck!