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Triggers AVG warning "Malware detected - Move to Vault" on Windows 7 #97

Open GoogleCodeExporter opened 8 years ago

GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago
What steps will reproduce the problem?

1-Just installed v1.0.6 on win7 32bits also running AVG free with up-to-date 
virus definition.
2-Edited the settings, added "launch with Windows", OK.
3-Played with it for 5 minutes, works well.
4-Wanted to open settings again, AVG triggers a big warning "Malware detected" 
(twofingerscroll.exe) with severity of 4 blocks (?).

What is the expected output? What do you see instead?

Obviously (?) this software is no malware, but tracks mouse inputs so could be 
recognized as such by security software.  Hopefully it should not trigger such 
frightening warning, or this should be explained in the software presentation, 
with work around explanation.

What version of the product are you using? On what operating system?

1.0.6 on Windows 7 32bits.

Please provide any additional information below.

Weather is -11C today in Canada. And now I can freeze 2 fingers at once while 
using this software outdoors. Thanks. Oh you meant relevant information? sorry 
nothing to add.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by Fre...@gmail.com on 11 Feb 2011 at 4:01

GoogleCodeExporter commented 8 years ago
This might not be helpful but i think you should use Microsoft Security 
Essentials instead. I use it, it works great, and its made by Microsoft and its 
free!

Original comment by Rysqu...@gmail.com on 29 Oct 2011 at 3:14