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orb
Oct 24, 2016Tutor
Raidar 6.1 Virus??
Hi all, I've just fired up my computer this morning and got a virus detection flashed up from Avira telling me that 'Raidar 6.1.exe' has now been put into quarantine. Apparently it's had a detec...
- Oct 24, 2016
Hi orb,
Its the first time that I have heard of the RAIDar being detected as virus. I checked and there were no reported issues of it. Lets wait if other users experience some issues.
Also, you could try checking with Avira support; the software might be flagging the RAIDar as a virus.
Regards,
orb
Oct 25, 2016Tutor
Ok.. Avira confirmed a false possitive.. And will amend their definitions file in next update.
- FramerVOct 25, 2016NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi orb,
Thank you so much for the information. Please let us know of the progress from Avira so that other community users will be aware as well.
Regards,
- orbOct 25, 2016Tutor
Avira have today updated their definition files.. Raidar 6.1 is now clear & not detected as infected anymore.
- FramerVOct 26, 2016NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi orb,
If your issue is now resolved, we encourage you to mark the appropriate reply as the “Accept as Solution” or post what resolved it and mark it as solution so others can be confident in benefiting from the solution.
The Netgear community looks forward to hearing from you and being a helpful resource in the future!
Regards,
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