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You are currently browsing the web with Firefox and your VCR may be outdated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