Media Player 1004 Adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Media Player 1004?
The Media Player 1004 application states that it allows users to play various media using their player. Like many deceptive applications of this type, it may seem legitimate and useful, however, Media Player 1004 is known as potentially unwanted application (PUA) and an adware-type application.
PUAs tend to collect browsing-related information and deliver intrusive advertisements. Media Player 1004 is often installed inadvertently.
As mentioned in our introduction, Media Player 1004, deploys intrusive ads in the form of coupons, banners, surveys, and so on. These are delivered using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site, and conceal underlying content of any visited website.
Due to these ads, users experience a diminished browsing experience and are also redirected to other untrustworthy and potentially malicious websites. Furthermore, they might execute scripts that download and install potentially malicious programs/malware and computers are infected with high-risk computer infections.
In addition, Media Player 1004 gathers browsing-related data consisting of IP addresses, keystrokes, visited websites, entered search queries, geo-locations, and so on. There is a possibility that collected data might include personal information that is shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) and used to generate revenue.
These action could lead to privacy issues, or users could end up having their identities stolen. We strongly recommend that you uninstall Media Player 1004 immediately.
| Name | Ads by Media Player 1004 |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| Symptoms | Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Damage | Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
There are many adware-type applications like Media Player 1004 (such as CintaNotes, TextToTalk, VeberGreat, etc.) that offer useful tools or features and claim to be legitimate apps. In fact, they are used generate revenue for their developers, deliver none of the functionality promised or provide any other real value for regular users.
They pose a direct threat to your online privacy, and cause browsing safety problems and other similar issues.
How did Media Player 1004 install on my computer?
Research shows that Media Player 1004 is often installed together with other third party software. To achieve this, developers use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" - stealth installation of potentially unwanted applications such as the Media Player 1004.
To achieve this, developers hide bundled applications in "Custom", "Advanced" settings or options of the installation processes. These installations tend to be not properly disclosed. PUAs developers are aware that users often skip installation steps without checking these settings, and use this behaviour to their advantage.
Skipped installation steps (or clicked intrusive ads) are the main reasons for inadvertent installations of potentially unwanted applications.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Check installation settings and options such as "Custom", "Advanced", "Manual" ad other similar settings. Deselect unwanted offers and only then finish the installation. Avoid downloading software from untrustworthy/unofficial websites or using torrents/torrent clients. You are strongly advised to use official and trustworthy sources only.
Avoid clicking suspicious ads, especially on untrustworthy/unofficial websites. If you happen to be redirected to pornography, adult dating, gambling, or other similar websites after clicking an intrusive ad, close the site immediately and remove any unwanted/unknown add-ons, extensions, or plug-ins from your browser, or programs from your computer.
If your computer is already infected with Media Player 1004, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
Screenshot of deceptive software installer that promotes Media Player 1004 adware:
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Quick menu:
- What is Media Player 1004?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Media Player 1004 application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Media Player 1004 adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove Media Player 1004 ads from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by Media Player 1004' from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove Media Player 1004 extension from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Media Player 1004 adware removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for "Media Player 1004", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes Media Player 1004 ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove Media Player 1004 adware from Internet browsers:
At time of research, Media Player 1004 did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your Internet browsers.
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by media player 1004, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by media player 1004, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with ads by media player 1004 removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by media player 1004, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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