I have the latest AVG updates, and can't use 7-zip due to a false positive trojan horse.
Screenshot: http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s197/redcup21/1-45.jpg
So, what should I do?
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I have the latest AVG updates, and can't use 7-zip due to a false positive trojan horse.
Screenshot: http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s197/redcup21/1-45.jpg
So, what should I do?
report it to Grisoft and let them know it's a false positive and once they update their definitions you should be all set
until then you may need to set some exceptions in avg to enable the use of 7-zip
your friendly neighbourhood moderator Zach Thibeau
I had the same situation with AVG 8.5.285 today and running that identical file, via VirusTotal.com, shows AVG as the only AV program reporting it as a Trojan. Hopefully, AVG will act on it soon!
Received an email from AVG this morning and the latest Virus DB 270.11.38/2037 corrects the False Positive: