Is there a danger in downloading codecs?

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Is there a danger in downloading codecs?

When trying to view a video file my anti-virus blocked a codec from being downloaded. Can a codec be a virus in disguise?

2007-01-27 13:48:18 · 3 answers · asked by squeaky 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers

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I think it is possible that there could be a virus in some of the codecs out there. Try this codec it should be the last one you will ever need to download. http://www.cccp-project.net/

2007-01-27 13:54:12 · answer #1 · answered by angrycroak555 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Anything you download from the internet could be harmful to your computer. Just make sure you have a GOOD anti-virus or a virus scanner on your computer just in case.

2007-01-27 21:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes if the codec is unsigned. but it should not be harmful.

2007-01-27 21:53:23 · answer #3 · answered by sivart7555 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋