Fract54, Vampiric_Crow

I can understand your question and can only add these few comments. If it is possible to come up with a way to properly check “extention-less” files, then I am sure that the Avast Team will attempt to do so.

It is a very difficult task when most signature databases are designed to identify file extentions known to be used as virus carriers.

Eddy mentioned a method that is sort of a workaround, but at best is all we have.

As for the “tension” that seems to have developed here…
Opinions are respected and so are your’s as long as noone makes a direct attack on another.

Keep in mind that the present state of Avast is the result of very hard work on the part of the developers, and many many suggestions by users such as yourselfs.

We are sometimes fanatical about Avast. It is a very good product and freeware but it is not perfect and bugs do develop. I realize that is so, but they are taken care of as soon as time allows.

Remember that the Avast Team is small but still keeps up the VPS files, works on new version releases and betas, as well as research new and innovative ways to safeguard your system. In addition, they respond to support email, as well as work on this forum with the rest of us. They may not “say” much at times, but they “hear” your suggestions.

Thank you for your opinion, and I hope we can keep the tone of this thread “cool”

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