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Avast False Positives - Win32-Dell-MZG
mr_fishbulb
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Looks like Avast is flagging some legit software as infected with Win32-Dell-MZG.
If it affects you recommendation is to ignore the warning (do not delete or quarantine). Do an update on Avast:
If it affects you recommendation is to ignore the warning (do not delete or quarantine). Do an update on Avast:
'RIGHT CLICK' avast icon, go to 'Program Settings', 'Update (Basic)', click on 'Update Now...'
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Thanks for that, I've had a few flash ups from Avast recently and it's good to know they might not have been real. Just updated Avast so hopefully it doesn't happen again.Emergency Fund - £8572.39 / £10,000 :: Mortgage OP 2025 - £LISA 24/25 - £3200 / £4000 :: NSD 2025 - 2 / 150 :: Books Read: 1 / 52 :: Decluttering - 4 / 1000Engaged 9th December 2010 :: Married 29th October 2015 :: Bought a House 13th January 20170
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