False virus reports by antivirus software
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False virus reports by antivirus software
Just for the record: Avira AntiVir as of today reports a virus a.k.a. trojanic horse ("TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen") for the file "demangle32.dll" of the FExcept plugin (Far 1.75 RC, build 2543 x86). That is very annoying taking into account that if I setup AntiVir to *ignore* that folder the message still opens every time I start a Far.
As a "work-around" I leave Far open (unless I forget ). But probably you could do something about that (e.g. not packing the DLL?!).
As a "work-around" I leave Far open (unless I forget ). But probably you could do something about that (e.g. not packing the DLL?!).
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Re: Faulty virus report (Avira)
Are you sure?t-rex wrote:Don't use shitty AVs.
http://www.av-comparatives.org/images/s ... port21.pdf
Which one is the best, for you?
Re: Faulty virus report (Avira)
AV software is all wrong anyway. Never used one for the last 5 years or so.
Re: Faulty virus report (Avira)
I agree, personally I never used an AV on my PC. The only infection I ever had was Chernobyl back in '99 and fortunately, I noticed I was infected a few days before the payload.
But being an IT consultant, to my customers I usually recommend the best
But being an IT consultant, to my customers I usually recommend the best
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Re: Faulty virus report (Avira)
The best antivirus is one’s head. If it’s working, no antivirus is needed. If it’s not, none will help.
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Re: Faulty virus report (Avira)
I didn't expect such reaction to be honest.
I just wanted to inform you about this issue in case other complain. Then you now it's not your fault.
Concerning AV: I *have* to use it as the computer is not mine, but at work. I hate this AV for it's claims but I cannot do anything about it (like uninstall). All I can say is that I get false alarms regularly. So it's probably not a good solution.
I just wanted to inform you about this issue in case other complain. Then you now it's not your fault.
Concerning AV: I *have* to use it as the computer is not mine, but at work. I hate this AV for it's claims but I cannot do anything about it (like uninstall). All I can say is that I get false alarms regularly. So it's probably not a good solution.
Re: Faulty virus report (Avira)
had the same problems with the moronic Kaspersky AV, googled for "remove kaspersky without password" (the administration part was password protected), found the advice to boot in Safe Mode and rename Kaspersky folder. Worked like charm (sys admin was kinda pissed, but who cares)MortenMacFly wrote:I hate this AV for it's claims but I cannot do anything about it (like uninstall).
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Re: Faulty virus report (Avira)
MortenMacFly
Normal AV program have options like Exceptions, try found this options or say to your admin if this corporate AV.
user/admin need say to company about "False Positive".
Normal AV program have options like Exceptions, try found this options or say to your admin if this corporate AV.
user/admin need say to company about "False Positive".
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Re: Faulty virus report (Avira)
I use bci for my background copy plugin. If I compile the cpp code with MS Visual Studio, I get same virus warning. But only with MSVS! Maybe is there an option to turn it off?
BTW Avira is the best freeware antivir sw.
Joc
BTW Avira is the best freeware antivir sw.
Joc
Windows 10 recognises the far.exe file as a Trojan
Since the update a couple days ago Windows 10 Defender blocked the executable as a trojan.
Screenshot below
Screenshot below
Windows 10 recognises the far.exe file as a Trojan
I've been using this program since Windows xp and never had problems with it...