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Dream Media Player Removal Guide

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Dream Media Player Description

Dream Media Player is a fake video codec that will most likely inject the adware Zango onto your computer. Typically Dream Media Player is downloaded manually when visiting an adult-related website.
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  1. SpywareRemove.com IS NOT associated, affiliated, consorted, or connected with the publishers Dream Media Player.
  2. We object, reject, and disapprove all the malicious and objectionable business practices of the publishers of Dream Media Player.
  3. Our goal and objective is to completely eliminate the promotion of Dream Media Player and other misleading publishers off the Internet. In addition, we seek the complete deletion of all the misleading programs, including all their polymorphic variants, which are developed and distributed all over the Internet, in the same manner as the publishers of Dream Media Player.
The readers of this posting should not confuse, mistake, or associate this article to be a promotion or advertisement of Dream Media Player, since the aim of this posting is to educate users on how to detect and eliminate Dream Media Player off their computer. Any information provided is "as is" for reference and educational purposes only.

How can I Detect Dream Media Player?

The most common spyware removal tactic is to uninstall Dream Media Player by using the "Add/Remove Programs" utility. However, as there may still be hidden Dream Media Player files, it's possible that Dream Media Player will reappear after reboot. Follow the Dream Media Player detection and removal methods below.

Dream Media Player Automatic Detection (Recommended)

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SpyHunter's free version is only for detection. If SpyHunter Scanner detects Dream Media Player on your PC, you will need to purchase the full SpyHunter version to remove Dream Media Player.

Dream Media Player Manual Removal Instructions

Below is a list of Dream Media Player manual removal instructions and Dream Media Player components listed to help you remove Dream Media Player from your PC. Backup Reminder: Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

Note: This manual removal process may be difficult and you run the risk of destroying your computer. We recommend that you use SpyHunter's detection tool to check for Dream Media Player.

Step 1 : Use Windows File Search Tool to Find Dream Media Player Path

  1. Go to Start > Search > All Files or Folders.
  2. In the "All or part of the the file name" section, type in "Dream Media Player" file name(s).
  3. To get better results, select "Look in: Local Hard Drives" or "Look in: My Computer" and then click "Search" button.
  4. When Windows finishes your search, hover over the "In Folder" of "Dream Media Player", highlight the file and copy/paste the path into the address bar. Save the file's path on your clipboard because you'll need the file path to delete Dream Media Player in the following manual removal steps.


To remove Dream Media Player, you must first stop any Dream Media Player processes that are running in your computer's memory. To stop all Dream Media Player processes, press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to open the Windows Task Manager. Click on the "Processes" tab, search for Dream Media Player, then right-click it and select "End Process" key.

To delete Dream Media Player registry keys, open the Windows Registry Editor by clicking on the Windows "Start" button and selecting "Run." Type "regedit" into the box and click "OK." Once the Registry Editor is open, search for the registry key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Dream Media Player." Right-click this registry key and select "Delete."

Finally, to completely get rid of Dream Media Player, you must manually remove other Dream Media Player files. These Dream Media Player files can be in the form of EXE, DLL, LSP, TOOLBAR, BROWSER HIJACK, and/or BROWSER PLUGIN. For example, Dream Media Player might create a file like
%PROGRAM_FILES%\Dream Media Player\Dream Media Player.exe. Locate and remove these files.

Dream Media Player Recommendation

RECOMMENDED: To avoid the unnecessary risk of damaging your computer, we highly recommend you use a good security program to remove unwanted programs from your PC.

If you believe you have Dream Media Player installed on your computer, check for Dream Media Player with SpyHunter Scanner.


SpyHunter's free version is only for detection. To remove Dream Media Player, you will need to purchase full SpyHunter version. Since new Dream Media Player files are constantly being released, it is normally advised to run SpyHunter's scanner weekly to get the latest updates on Dream Media Player.

To learn more on Dream Media Player, see our Dream Media Player resource section below.




More Dream Media Player Resources

What is Misleading Product?


Dream Media Player is a type of Misleading Product.

Misleading products are programs that deliberately misrepresent the current security status or condition of a computer. Misleading products usually notify the computer user of a potentially unsafe security risk, unwanted application or infection that is fake or nonexistent on the computer. A misleading product may look very convincing where computer users believe that it is a legitimate security program. Misleading products may use a list of features, websites or even user testimonials attempting to convince a computer user that the program is legitimate. Misleading products have also been known to present a "problem" to the computer user where the issue or problem cannot be resolved unless a certain version of the misleading product is purchased or installed. Usually the purchased version of the misleading product ultimately does not resolve the initial issue or problem.

Think you have Dream Media Player? Run SpyHunter Scanner and automatically detect Dream Media Player on your PC.

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Dream Media Player Prevention Rules


Protect your computer from Dream Media Player and other spyware by following these four easy prevention rules.

Rule #1: Keep your Windows Security up-to-date

Microsoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website.
Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically.

To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list.

Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."

Rule #2: Download and install a reliable anti-spyware software

A good anti-spyware software that recognizes current Dream Media Player spyware as well as other forms of spyware can can be the answer to all your security issues. Listed below is an anti-spyware program that can effectively reverse the damage of your computer and detect Dream Media Player automatically.

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SpyHunter's free version is only for detection. To remove Dream Media Player, you will need to purchase the full SpyHunter version.

Rule #3: Install and keep your firewall turned on

A firewall is essential for a complete protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Dream Media Player from infecting your computer.

Rule #4: Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-date

Since new Dream Media Player files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature where with a click of a button you can get new spyware definitions instantly. Often, an anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available.

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