HeroCodec is a fake video codec that pops up spoof system alerts to trick you into buying HeroCodec. If you have HeroCodec, you’ll see a HeroCodec popup that says you need HeroCodec to play Windows media.

You need this “video codec” like you need scamware on your PC. Which is fitting, because if you follow this HeroCodec popup’s prompts, you’ll be taken to a site to waste money on software you don’t need. Which is great, if you want to blow dough. But I’d rather burn cash at Vegas.

So let me show you how to get rid of HeroCodec.

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