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04-Mar-2009, 04:47 PM #1
Rootkits
I scanned with AVG AntiRoot Kit and found 2 listed in Documents & Setting as ApplicationData\Norton. I use Norton AV. Can I leave these 2 items alone or if I delete them will it affect my Norton AV.
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04-Mar-2009, 05:16 PM #2
Look up their names on the internet to be sure.

Norton is one of the first AV programs that is inactivated by many viruses, so it may not be able to detect any infections. Try scanning with another scanner, like the online TrendMicro Housecall.

If it does cause problems for Norton, you can reinstall it.
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05-Mar-2009, 04:37 AM #3
You can individual files, with many malware scanner at http://virusscan.jotti.org

E is accurate. However, in this subforum, there have been multiple thread recently regarding false positive results from malware scans.

Here is an example of a program which claims to be legitimate, but has been identified by AVG as malware.

AVG may have changed their scanner mechanism [ or the author may have changed the program's code ]. Earlier today, I downloaded OCCT. AVG IS, which includes a rootkit scanner, scanned the file after the download finished. No malware found.

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