PCB Libraries Forum : Some Anti-virus Programs Throwing False Alerts https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:14:54 +0000 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 05:33:29 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=544 <![CDATA[PCB Libraries Forum]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_images/PCBLForumLogo.gif https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Some Anti-virus Programs Throwing False Alerts : I will contact you offline to...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/some-antivirus-programs-throwing-false-alerts_topic544_post9809.html#9809 Author: Nick B
Subject: 544
Posted: 17 Oct 2018 at 5:33am

I will contact you offline to get more details so we can report this false positive.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 05:33:29 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/some-antivirus-programs-throwing-false-alerts_topic544_post9809.html#9809 <![CDATA[Some Anti-virus Programs Throwing False Alerts : I am getting the virus and security...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/some-antivirus-programs-throwing-false-alerts_topic544_post9808.html#9808 Author: nancywilson
Subject: 544
Posted: 17 Oct 2018 at 2:17am

I am getting the virus and security issue in my system. What should I do to resolve this issue? I install Avast antivirus and also try on avast customer service for the help purpose but did not get any response.]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 02:17:30 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/some-antivirus-programs-throwing-false-alerts_topic544_post9808.html#9808 <![CDATA[Some Anti-virus Programs Throwing False Alerts : The latest AVG definitions...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/some-antivirus-programs-throwing-false-alerts_topic544_post2701.html#2701 Author: Nick B
Subject: 544
Posted: 20 Dec 2012 at 8:03am

The latest AVG definitions just released should resolve this issue. Itried it on my end and we’re in the clear now.

Please update your AVG as described in FAQ 4479:  http://www.avg.com/faq?num=4479

 
When the update is completed, AVG will automatically restore the falsely detected file from the AVG Virus Vault to its original location. 
]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:03:16 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/some-antivirus-programs-throwing-false-alerts_topic544_post2701.html#2701 <![CDATA[Some Anti-virus Programs Throwing False Alerts : We&#039;re having the same...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/some-antivirus-programs-throwing-false-alerts_topic544_post2697.html#2697 Author: Tom H
Subject: 544
Posted: 19 Dec 2012 at 10:41am

We're having the same problem with AVG anti-virus throwing a False virus error message.
 
We are contacting AVG to correct the issue.
 
If you have any problems with this, please let us know.
 
]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:41:14 +0000 https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/some-antivirus-programs-throwing-false-alerts_topic544_post2697.html#2697 <![CDATA[Some Anti-virus Programs Throwing False Alerts : We&#039;ve heard a report...]]> https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/some-antivirus-programs-throwing-false-alerts_topic544_post1685.html#1685 Author: Nick B
Subject: 544
Posted: 11 Sep 2012 at 3:49pm

We've heard a report about a problem with running the Footprint Expert while AVAST Antivirus is running in the background. No specifics message was provided to us; we contacted AVAST and notified them of this false positive. It looks like the following/latest AVAST version does not cause any problems:

  • Virus definitions version 120911-1
  • Program Version 7.0.1446
Alternative
Alternatively, you might consider using the free Microsoft Security Essentials Antivirus. You might find the almost daily updates a bit inconvenient... or maybe very CONVENIENT as you've always got a fresh anti-virus update.
 
Run as Administrator
One last thing, make sure to run the Footprint Expert Run As Administrator.
 
If you experience any problems, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
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