raven1982 Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 I am having to re-install software after a HDD format and received this message, WS.Reputation.1 threat and Norton decided to remove the file. It believes the setup-windows.exe is a threat due to lack of community use. Wanted to make sure there were no other issues with the installer or other installers. Some of the other aviation sites that I use have had issues with hacking in the last year and wanted to verify with you all first that everything is as it should be. There looks to be a link for a process to have the file approved. Not sure how much time that takes or costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Nothing of concern. Install away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raven1982 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Thank you Cameron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Russell Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 The reason this triggers as a false positive is because it looks like it could possibly be something it isn't. The installer is a lightweight package that downloads and installs many more packages off the internet. Because of this, the AV scanners cant be sure, and mark it as a cautionary prediction. As you have intentionally downloaded a piece of software that is designed to install further pieces of software it is therefore safe to override the precautions of your AV system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kallinen Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Norton is a Virus in its self, McAfee no different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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