a Web site asks me to install something, I'm not sure that it is legitimate

Hi, all.

on a tourist site, I clicked on the link for a list of shopping places. I get a notice that says: "you must install this thing to get this link to work." It has a logo of firefox, but I'm still nervous, having obtained Burns very badly once with a pop-up that said he was of the people 'windows' and it really wasn't.

This is what it says-

You are currently browsing the web with Firefox and your VCR may be outdated

Please install the latest Codec Pack for optimal performance

   Supports MP3, WMA, RealVideo, RealAudio, DivX, XviD
   Based on FFDShow and Haali splitter
   One install for all your codecs needs
   100% Free & Safe - share it with your friends

is it possible for me to do that, or should I run away as fast as I can?

Thanks - susie margaret

NO - I would not allow the installation of a Codec pack just to get 'something' in a Web page that I just found out...

Tags: Firefox

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