False Positive from Avast Home

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by Antarctica, Jan 27, 2008.

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  1. Antarctica

    Antarctica Registered Member

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    Hello,
    This morning I started a OnDemand scan and right away Avast detected a Virus in C:\Program Files\ServicesController XP Uninstall.exe with the name of:
    Win32:Trojan-gen(UPX)

    I suspect it's a false positive. I did scan my PC then with Dr.Web CureIt and SuperAntispyware and they found nothing.

    What do you think?
     
    Antarctica, Jan 27, 2008
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  2. Xenophobe

    Xenophobe Registered Member

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    I'm guessing it's packed with UPX.
     
    Xenophobe, Jan 27, 2008
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  3. computer geek

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    scan with virustotal
     
    computer geek, Jan 27, 2008
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  4. Antarctica

    Antarctica Registered Member

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    Thanks, done! It's a false positive.;)
     
    Antarctica, Jan 27, 2008
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  5. computer geek

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    here to help ;)
     
    computer geek, Jan 27, 2008
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  6. vlk

    vlk AV Expert

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    If it's still being detected, please submit the file to avast virus lab virus@avast.com

    Cheers
    Vlk
     
    vlk, Jan 27, 2008
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  7. Antarctica

    Antarctica Registered Member

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    Thanks Vlk, I did yesterday.:)
     
    Antarctica, Jan 28, 2008
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