Virus [NOT] In wudata_xx.chk file [Avast false alarm]

[MattW]

I received a warning from my virus scan software (avast!) that there was a virus in my latest wudata_xx.chk file. The logfile says this is "Project: 4401 (Run 6, Clone 7, Gen 129)". I've shut the application down at present. Any illumination on this problem?

[MstrBlstr]

False Positive... It has been known to happen from time to time. It it not a virus, so no need to worry.

[anandhanju]

Welcome to the forum MattW.

As MstrBlstr said, Avast has been known to give false positives. A WU is essentially a random sequence of bits and if it happens to match or be near a known virus signature, AV software flag it.

For other reports like this, viewtopic.php?f=19&t=1381&p=11476&hilit=avast+virus#p11476


Thread title edit. -7im

[MattW]

Thanks for the mind-easing. I'll continue to use avast, as it's the lightest-weight, least obtrusive (free) system protection software out there. I've had no end of problems with both Norton and McAffee. Sorry for not searching prior to posting; consider my wrist slapped. Perhaps this would be a good addition to a troubleshooting FAQ (which I couldn't find BTW) or a common problems sticky on this forum.

[toTOW]

Put an exception on the FAH folder to avoid getting other false positives