The program will scan for various codec and filter problems, then report on and try to fix anything it finds. A better idea is simply to run the Codec Tweak Tool, a stand-alone version of the troubleshooting utility that comes bundled with the K-Lite Codec Pack. You could try to solve this by installing a new codec pack, but that's risky, and may cause more problems than it solves.
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If the PC you're visiting won't play videos or audio files correctly then it may be because there are broken references to codecs or filters in the Registry. Use AutoRuns to see what's launched when the PC boots, then turn to Process Explorer to discover exactly what's running now. If there's a deeper issue then you'll want to find out more about how this PC is set up. FixWin is designed to fix all kinds of common Windows issues, covering Explorer, web and connectivity issues, Media Player and more - just find your problem and click Fix to solve it. If the faulty PC doesn't have a virus then maybe there's a problem with its configuration. Copy the Norton Security Scan folder from the Program Files folder to your USB drive, and you should then be able to launch the program (nss.exe) to check your target PC.
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Visit the Security Scan page, download and install it on your PC. Meanwhile Norton's free Security Scan will only detect threats, not remove them, but it's still worth including, if only for extra reassurance. This tiny program comes in a single portable executable file and completely removes most of the biggest dangers. If your family member has installed one of those annoying malware specimens that pretends to be an antivirus tool, then you could also try to kill it with Remove Fake Antivirus.
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Get your USB toolkit started with portable copies of ClamWin and McAfee Avert Stinger and you'll be equipped to deal with the most common threats. When a family member's PC is behaving strangely then it's wise to check for malware, especially if they've no antivirus protection.