Is there any way to add programs to an ignore list? fgiebar.dll (for flashget) always come up as spyware, and it is incredibly annoying. If I delete the file, flashget stops working.
Is it possible to just add this path to an ignore list, so it doesn’t register as a virus every time I scan? I could do this with McAfee when I had it.
Thanks,
Casey
Yes it is possible to ignore the file, standard shield, advanced and add it to the list, you would also need to exclude it from the on-demand scanner also, Program Settings, Exclusions.
When you say it comes up as spyware what is the exact warning message and virus name?
However, wouldn’t it be better to try and resolve the problem by reporting it, this would help others also.
If you are getting a virus warning that you believe is a false positive, then if you can zip and password protect (‘virus’, will do) the suspect file and send it to virus @ avast.com (no spaces).
Give a brief outline of the problem (possibly a link to this thread), the fact that you believe it to be a either a new, undetected virus or false positive and include the password in the body of the email. Some info on the avast version and VPS number (see about avast {right click avast icon}) will also help.
You could also check the offending/suspect file at: Jotti - Multi engine on-line virus scanner if any other scanners here detect them it is less likely to be a false positive. You can’t do this with the file in the chest, you will need to move it out.
Or VirusTotal - Multi engine on-line virus scanner
If it is indeed a false positive, add it to the exclusions lists (as above) and check scan it periodically using the ashQuick scan (right click scan), when it is no longer detected then remove it from the exclusions.
Also see (Mini Sticky) False Positives
Thanks.
I have searched the forums and many others have already reported it. Some consider it to be spyware, so this is probably the reason it has not been removed.
Regards,
Casey