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I want to uninstall VOB PLAYER from Fire Fox... How?

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Was trying to play a video, VOB file. downloaded VOB PLAYER, now I don't want it.... Win 7..

Was trying to play a video, VOB file. downloaded VOB PLAYER, now I don't want it.... Win 7..

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Thank you for sharing your Firefox add-on list. I don't see a VOB player extension, but some of these other Extensions might have annoying side effects:

  • Go Video Converter 2.7.8.26
  • Search Atlas 2.0.6.13
  • Smart Search 2.0.6.10

As noted above, you can view, disable, and often remove unwanted or unknown extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:

  • Ctrl+Shift+a (Mac: Command+Shift+a)
  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons
  • type or paste about:addons in the address bar and press Enter/Return

In the left column of the Add-ons page, click Extensions.

Then cast a critical eye over the list on the right side. Any extensions Firefox installs for built-in features are hidden from this page, so everything listed here is your choice (and your responsibility) to manage. Anything suspicious or that you just do not remember installing or why? If in doubt, disable (or remove).

Any improvement?


If those add-ons arrived in a free software bundle, they might be only the tip of the iceberg. So as a follow-up, I suggest:

(1) Open the Windows Control Panel, Uninstall a Program.

After the list loads, click the "Installed on" column heading to group the infections, I mean, additions, by date. This can help surface undisclosed bundle items that snuck in with some software you agreed to install. Be suspicious of everything you do not recognize/remember, as malware often uses important or innocent sounding names to discourage you from removing it.

Take out as much trash as possible here. If you're not sure, feel free to post program names or a screenshot of the list.

(2) You can search for remaining issues with the scanning/cleaning tools listed in this support article: Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware. These on-demand scanners are free and take considerable time to run. If they finish quickly and especially if they require payment, you may have a serious infection. I suggest the specialized forums listed in the article in that case.

Hopefully that will flush anything on your system and in your Firefox that could be a problem.

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And.... 3 Bar Menu --> add-ons --> Disable or remove which ever options you have.

Please let us know if this solved your issue or if need further assistance.

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If your wanting a standalone player that will play anything (almost) use VLC

Any of the players listed here are good, beware of IMG Burn as depending where you get it it may have some extra files.

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Thank you for sharing your Firefox add-on list. I don't see a VOB player extension, but some of these other Extensions might have annoying side effects:

  • Go Video Converter 2.7.8.26
  • Search Atlas 2.0.6.13
  • Smart Search 2.0.6.10

As noted above, you can view, disable, and often remove unwanted or unknown extensions on the Add-ons page. Either:

  • Ctrl+Shift+a (Mac: Command+Shift+a)
  • "3-bar" menu button (or Tools menu) > Add-ons
  • type or paste about:addons in the address bar and press Enter/Return

In the left column of the Add-ons page, click Extensions.

Then cast a critical eye over the list on the right side. Any extensions Firefox installs for built-in features are hidden from this page, so everything listed here is your choice (and your responsibility) to manage. Anything suspicious or that you just do not remember installing or why? If in doubt, disable (or remove).

Any improvement?


If those add-ons arrived in a free software bundle, they might be only the tip of the iceberg. So as a follow-up, I suggest:

(1) Open the Windows Control Panel, Uninstall a Program.

After the list loads, click the "Installed on" column heading to group the infections, I mean, additions, by date. This can help surface undisclosed bundle items that snuck in with some software you agreed to install. Be suspicious of everything you do not recognize/remember, as malware often uses important or innocent sounding names to discourage you from removing it.

Take out as much trash as possible here. If you're not sure, feel free to post program names or a screenshot of the list.

(2) You can search for remaining issues with the scanning/cleaning tools listed in this support article: Troubleshoot Firefox issues caused by malware. These on-demand scanners are free and take considerable time to run. If they finish quickly and especially if they require payment, you may have a serious infection. I suggest the specialized forums listed in the article in that case.

Hopefully that will flush anything on your system and in your Firefox that could be a problem.

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This is likely an application you installed in Windows.