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Forum Thread: Why can't I permanently delete mplayer2.exe?
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| stevecies
| Why can't I permanently delete mplayer2.exe?
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by stevecies on 22nd Sep, 2009 01:32, last edited on 22nd Sep, 2009 01:37
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I'm allowed to move it to the recycle bin, but about 5 seconds later, it reappears in C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\mplayer2.exe
Since I use WMP 11, I find no use for having this straggler file hang around. It's not showing as insecure, but it isn't a necessary file either. I also showed an mplay2.exe file representing WMP 6x but I was able to completely delete it. |
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| Slamgeden
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by Slamgeden on 22nd Sep, 2009 08:43
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Try deleting mplayer via. add/remove.
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| stevecies
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by stevecies on 22nd Sep, 2009 17:10
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although the wmp 5x shows in Secunia's patched program list, it is not among the Add/Remove programs list to choose from. |
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| puget1
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by puget1 on 22nd Sep, 2009 17:19, last edited on 22nd Sep, 2009 17:19
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I would be "very careful" at removing media player as in most cases it might be directly tied into O/S itself. Especially with newer systems. Have you verified that this is a recommended procedure. It could very well be a great way of gaining a very expensive paper weight. Google an answer about this action. Here is a link on the subject
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934372 if it is vista correct to vista 32 or 64 bit Luck
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| Maurice Joyce
| RE: Why can't I permanently delete mplayer2.exe?
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by Maurice Joyce on 22nd Sep, 2009 23:39
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I would heed @Puget1's sound advice.
There are legacy issues with Wmp - delete them at your peril.
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| Slamgeden
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by Slamgeden on 23rd Sep, 2009 08:39
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You can make it go away from the Add/Remove windows features I believe.
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