How to remove the mpcodecplg virus
Most antivirus programs identify mpcodecplg.dll as malware, such as Kaspersky identifies it as not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Agent.acl, and Symantec identifies it as Adware.WebDir.
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Mpcodecplg.dll file information
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Description: The file mpcodecplg.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows.
The file size on Windows 7/XP is 130,048 bytes.
This .dll file is a Browser Helper Object (BHO) that runs automatically every time you start your Internet browser. BHOs are not stopped by personal firewalls, because they are identified by the firewall as your browser itself. BHOs are often used by adware and spyware.
The unique ID of this BHO is BE2ED590-CA49-46B5-8CCE-244FB2E0D1AA.
The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Mpcodecplg.dll is able to change the behavior or monitor Internet Explorer. There is no detailed description of this service. File mpcodecplg.dll is not a Windows system file.
mpcodecplg.dll seems to be a compressed file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 72% dangerous.
Recommended: Identify mpcodecplg.dll related errors
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as mpcodecplg.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the mpcodecplg.dll process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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