Installedcodec a malware?

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Michael Walraven

McAfee has reported that a program I have had installed for some time is
malware. Specifically the program Installedcodec.exe from nirsoft is a
Trojan "New Malware.jj"

I haven't used it in some time but seemed to be OK when I did so. Anyone
know if this is a false positive by McAfee?

(I have already Googled for answer, no data but perhaps this is new).

Michael
 
Michael,

Are you referring to this ? -
http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/installed_codec.html

If yes, then it's an FP. You can then submit the file to McAfee and
inform them of the FP or just ignore McAfee's detection of it by putting
it on the Ignored or White List. [McCrapfee not installed here; check
the User Guide to learn how to report FPs and/or how to exclude it from
detection]

MowGreen [MVP 2003-2009]
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*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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Yes there is a lot of stuff on Installedcodec, but none of it is associated
with "new Malware.jj" as reported by McAfee, which is why I was considering
that it was a false alarm.

Thanks for pointers.

Michael
 
My McAfee comes free with Verizon FIOS / MSN premium service. Worth every
penny!
I have tried AVG free which seemed to also work nicely.

Michael
 
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