Gwent/Galaxy Flagged as Malware
GOG Galaxy version 1.2.31
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GOG Galaxy version 1.2.31
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False positives can occur with virus scanners. You could send it directly to support, to notify them about it. As for a solution, you can add an exception to AVAST to allow certain applications.
Mitochondrium;n9952571 said:
Not even that. Now Avast kills GoG Client too and moves it to virus chest for me as both of you have mentioned.
Had to make exclusions for Avast under Settings
C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\*
C:\ProgramData\GOG.com\*
First one so Avest doesnt touch Client exe file, and second one for GoG updater.
I had a similar problem with Avast; it was preventing me from launching the Windows Store version of Gwent. Removing and then reinstalling Avast fixed the issue.
(I couldn't figure out a way to add an exception for that particular app, so tried a more "brute force" solution.)
(I couldn't figure out a way to add an exception for that particular app, so tried a more "brute force" solution.)
I mean, fair point about false positives, however this is something pretty new to me, and I have never had this problem before, I can add an exception / reinstall the antivirus, sure, but I really dont think this is the case at this point, since I did already a few updates without any issues, with the same configuration. It does seem like they have overlooked something that is causing that to happen, and I want to avoid using exception in the antivirus to fix this 
I sent a ticket to avast, I will wait for their reply and post it here.
I sent a ticket to avast, I will wait for their reply and post it here.Salutations !
It's a false positive.
Here's a link to all the informations: https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004238733-Virus-or-malware-detected-by-Avast-or-AVG-after-updating-GOG-Galaxy-to-1-2-31
Our apologies for this issue.
Best regards,
Virgile
It's a false positive.
Here's a link to all the informations: https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004238733-Virus-or-malware-detected-by-Avast-or-AVG-after-updating-GOG-Galaxy-to-1-2-31
Our apologies for this issue.
Best regards,
Virgile
Be sure, as well, that the game is not installed anywhere under Program Files or Program Files(x86). (Alternatively, nowhere under your actual User Account [like on the Desktop]). These are all protected directories that can cause numerous issues with programs (especially those that are not WHQL signed).
Ensure the game installation folders and any save / config folders in Documents have their Permissions set to "Everyone".
And always run games by setting the actual .EXE to "Run as administrator".
(Funny that Avast! would be flagging it as a false positive. That's one of the least intrusive anti-virus programs!)
Ensure the game installation folders and any save / config folders in Documents have their Permissions set to "Everyone".
And always run games by setting the actual .EXE to "Run as administrator".
(Funny that Avast! would be flagging it as a false positive. That's one of the least intrusive anti-virus programs!)
Gwent recognized as malware by AVG
I don't know if I should post this, but just letting the devs know that Gwent was thought to be a malware by AVG.
Gwent was recognized as malware by AVG and got quarantined right after I was exiting the game.
I made an exception for it and now it works fine.
The devs should look into this or report to AVG so they can make an exception so other players don't experience this.
I don't know if I should post this, but just letting the devs know that Gwent was thought to be a malware by AVG.
Gwent was recognized as malware by AVG and got quarantined right after I was exiting the game.
I made an exception for it and now it works fine.
The devs should look into this or report to AVG so they can make an exception so other players don't experience this.
Avast did the same; gwent.exe was quarantined as a "virus", multiple times.
False positives have been a thing in the past as well, although with Galaxy rather than the game itself; no anti-virus software is perfect.
You could always contact support, and/or AVG themselves.
False positives have been a thing in the past as well, although with Galaxy rather than the game itself; no anti-virus software is perfect.
You could always contact support, and/or AVG themselves.
Hey Everyone. I was using multiple Anitivirus software in the past, and I can only tell that Bitdefender and Kaspersky are one of the best. I would even for you own security suggest to get a Bitdefender Pro version for a year. You will be amazed to see how the difference are between Avast Free and paid top product like Bitdefender. All of course depends from you if you want have more control about security on your machine.