On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:18:04 -0700, Andrew
<Andrew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Update to my mp3 situation:
>
>The problem, for me, seems to be an embedded virus / spyware / malware in
>all my mp3 files. Unfortunately for me the registry modification max posted
>just suppresses the popup in windows media player, but the mp3's are still
>infected.
>
>I've come to this conclusion because I just downloaded a new mp3 from a
>classical music website and the mp3 plays just fine in any media player.
>
>This would mean that the problem is in my mp3 files. If the problem was with
>the media player it would affect any mp3.
>
>I also used Ashampoo and mp3Val to scan my mp3's and those two programs say
>my mp3's are corrupted and can not be repaired.
>
>I think at this point I have to delete all my mp3's, unless someone has
>found a way to clean the infected mp3's.

Isn't the practical solution to install a reputable, paid-for
antivirus (or Nod32 if you prefer less cost) and have it scan and
quarantine infected files ? I prefer to avoid wholesale deleting of
content unless it's easily recovered / re-ripped

You should be scanning for both Virus and Trojan infections, usually
one opens the door to a wide range of others.

Whoever it was whose running as Administrator - that's a very bad
thing to do, and will result in complete ownership of your machine.

If at all possible, run only as a limited user account, and go to
Administrator only to perform system maintenance or install software
which *required* enhanced account privileges.

HTH
Cheers - Neil
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