January 19, 200422 yr Hi,I have downloaded the latest FSUIPC (3.14) from both Pete Dowson's site and also AVSIM, and when unzipping I am advised that the dll has the "Win32:Gaobot-61 [Wrm]" virus. I am using the Avast 4.1 Home Edition Anti virus program which is fully updated.Has anyone experienced this or do I have a very nervous anti virus program?ThanksDavid
January 19, 200422 yr David,I just ran a full scan on all of the files included in the zip as well as the entire FS ACOF file and found it to be virus free with Norton.Hope this helps.
January 19, 200422 yr Thanks a lot guys. Looks like my virus scanner may have lost a marble or two. I thought it would be a bit unusual but thought it best to check.Thanks for you helpDavid David Porrett
January 19, 200422 yr This does not mean there are no virus, it could mean that Norton don't find it. One thing you must do to ensure Norton scan is correct is to at least check in the virus definition database of your Norton Antivirus that it knows about "Win32:Gaobot-61" If it is not listed in Norton, I suggest you submit the file (FSUIPC) and the report from the other antivirus program, in order for Symantec to cross check and correct the database if indeed there is a virus.Hope this helps!
January 20, 200422 yr Knowing Pete and the Avsim library I think it highly unlikely that FSUIPC has a virus, if downloaded from either of those two sites.I can confirm that AVG did not detect any virus and the def files are up to date.One way to put your mind at eaase is to search for Win32:Gaobot-61 on the web, or at one of the AV sites, and see what they have to say about it.Normally the description says what files are installed and how to get rid of the virus.HTH
January 20, 200422 yr FSUIPC is MOST definitely a virus... Once you have it, you can't get rid of it..... :DBut Norton here says it's clean...RJ
January 20, 200422 yr >FSUIPC is MOST definitely a virus... Once you have it, you>can't get rid of it..... :D>>But Norton here says it's clean...>>RJWell that's very true :-lol
January 20, 200422 yr Suggest you visit this website http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/agobot.shtmlDon't be fooled by the name...there are variants and Gaobot-61 is only one of the names.Check also the prevention measures....especially if running Windows XP.Just because the detection alert occurred during action pertaining to FSUIPC does _not_ mean that the source of the worm (not a virus, by the way) is necessarily FSUIPC.
January 20, 200422 yr >Just because the detection alert occurred during action>pertaining to FSUIPC does _not_ mean that the source of the>worm (not a virus, by the way) is necessarily FSUIPC. Good Point Barney ... you may have it hideing out of your system somewhere...
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