AntiVir false virus alert

[PB]

When I try to compile the following code, I get a virus alert with Avira AntiVir.
Maybe Fred needs to contact them to fix the problem? Can anyone confirm
that it happens to them with AntiVir?

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f=LoadImage(0,f$)

If f
  ivw=ImageWidth(0) : ivh=ImageHeight(0)
  If OpenWindow(0,0,0,ivw,ivh,GetFilePart(f$),#PB_Window_ScreenCentered|#PB_Window_SystemMenu)
    StickyWindow(0,#True) : ImageGadget(0,0,0,ivw,ivh,f)
    Repeat : Until WaitWindowEvent()=#PB_Event_CloseWindow
  EndIf
EndIf

[cxAlex]

Can't Confirm. No Problems.

Avira AntiVir 8.2.0.337, XP Pro x86, PB 4.3 x86, With/Without Debugger, With/Without UPX.

[Trond]

I have alerted them about this already, and they know it's a false positive.

[Joakim Christiansen]

Maybe Fred needs to contact them to fix the problem?

Happens a lot with me too. But I don't think Fred should always be the one who have to do something about it, we as users can report it to the anti-virus companies as well. I once e-mailed 3-4 companies about a false positive, and actually two of them answered back I think (not bad).

[DarkDragon]

Avira Antivir has found 11 false viruses (different tailbite and purebasic versions) on my pc.

[PB]

> we as users can report it to the anti-virus companies as well

Do you just send the temp exe? What do you do?

[DarkDragon]

> we as users can report it to the anti-virus companies as well

Do you just send the temp exe? What do you do?

I write comments on the virus-site (You can click somewhere then you'll get to the virus site of the virus alert you got.). But they don't react on it afaik.

[Trond]

> we as users can report it to the anti-virus companies as well

Do you just send the temp exe? What do you do?

Send them the exe. They usually have an upload form on their website.

[Marco2007]

http://analysis.avira.com/samples/index.php

I did it once, and I got an answer the next day -> next update, everything was okay.

[PB]

> http://analysis.avira.com/samples/index.php

Thanks for the link. However, when I create an exe, it doesn't get flagged as
a virus anymore, but it does if I Compile/Run it from the IDE itself! Weird.

[Mistrel]

A user reported that Avast is giving a false positive on the new Compiler.exe included with PureGDK 1.1 Beta. I've reported this issue to them but have no received a response.

The executable is compiled to a console application, if that helps.

Thanks for the link. However, when I create an exe, it doesn't get flagged as a virus anymore, but it does if I Compile/Run it from the IDE itself! Weird. Shocked

You can save the debug exe by copying it from the temp directory. You can then provide it as evidence in your report.

[Kaeru Gaman]

I mean, somewhere must be a limit with "include your exe when reporting a false alert"

... hey, when someone wants to create a commercial application or game,
why the heck should he send it for free to the virus jesters?

Imagine Rooks fine and expensive Cash program, do you think he is hot to spread it among the AV companies?

[Mistrel]

Actually, I just sent the Compiler.exe. It's the same thing that's freely available with the demo.

[Kaeru Gaman]

Actually, I just sent the Compiler.exe. It's the same thing that's freely available with the demo.

[Mistrel]

According to Avast:

Dear Matt,

we apologize for the inconvenience. The problem will be solved with tomorrow's virus definition update.


Thanks