The database update published at the evening on February 17th, 2003 cause false alarm on some win.ini files detecting them infected with a component of IRC/Reklam.
The update has been distributed via the backweb and is also available on our web site:
https://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/updates.shtml
and on our ftp site:
A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:
Check for the latest database updates
First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.
Submit a sample
After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.
Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.
Exclude a file from further scanning
If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.
Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.
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Community
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User Guides
Check the user guide for instructions.
Submit a Sample
Submit a file or URL for analysis.