Virus report in PE6 download.

[tracecom]

I just downloaded PICAXEEditor6.exe from PICAXE.com to put on my Vista laptop. When I tried to install it, Trend Antivirus intercepted and deleted the file, saying "This file contained malicious software, so it has been deleted for your protection." In the details, it identifies the threat as HEU_AEGISCS957.

Is there a virus? I won't install until I get an answer.

Thanks.

 

[Technical]

No, this is a false positive which, unfortunately, are very common in antivirus software. The file is fine.

 

[tracecom]

No, this is a false positive which, unfortunately, are very common in antivirus software. The file is fine.

Thanks much.

 

[Technical]

Its useful if you report this false positive within the AV software, as this helps get it whitelisted.

 

[techElder]

"Antivirus provider Panda Security was left scrambling for a solution on Wednesday after it mistakenly flagged itself as malware. "

Mistakes do happen! <GRIN>

SOURCE: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2895782/doh-panda-security-mistakes-itself-for-malware-quarantines-crucial-files.html