All programs are opened using windows media player

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by mahorokawaii, May 31, 2008.

  1. mahorokawaii

    mahorokawaii Private E-2

    Well this is actually my fathers computer problem.

    He said he was extracting files from a Winrar, and right after that the problem began. What ever .exe file he clicked, it will be opened by windows media player. I believe it is a virus but i have actually never came across one that uses windows media player like this.

    Please help my Dad really needs his computer for work.

    An idea about this will be most appreciated.:)
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    Delete whatever RAR file was downloaded and whatever was extracted from it. Then continue on with the below.


    Please follow the instructions in the below link and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions. If something does not run, write down the info to explain to us later but keep on going. Do not assume that because one step does not work that they all will not.

    READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide
     

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