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"Electronic Logbook" software - virus flagged ?

wtimberlake
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wtimberlake Member

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I recently purchased the Porsche "Electronic Logbook" CD-ROM ( 997.642.148.02 ) , which is the Windows software that allows you to

view the *.bin files you can upload (if you have that option enabled) from the PCM through the IR port.

When installing this factory software on my PC, my antivirus software (AVG) flagged one of the installed files (PorscheConfiguration.exe) as a potential

virus (Win32/Heur) . I tested it on another system with different antivirus software (McAfee),..it also flagged it as suspicious. Next , I uploaded the file to

a website ( http://www.virustotal.com ) that does online "virus scanning" of a file, using 39 different "common software"

packages. 11 of those detected something unusual in that file.

Anyone else have a similar issue? Is this a real problem, or just some false positive.

I purchased the CD from a Porsche dealer, it was new, sealed, with all the requisite Porsche QA stickers on it.

mudman2 Member

mudman2

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What you describe is quite common with a lot of software. All they have to do is perform routines similar to that of a virus.

It DOES NOT mean its infected. If you read some of the installation instructions they often tell you to disable AV during install.

I am in the biz, don't worry

I recently purchased the Porsche "Electronic Logbook" CD-ROM ( 997.642.148.02 ) , which is the Windows software that allows you to

view the *.bin files you can upload (if you have that option enabled) from the PCM through the IR port.

When installing this factory software on my PC, my antivirus software (AVG) flagged one of the installed files (PorscheConfiguration.exe) as a potential

virus (Win32/Heur) . I tested it on another system with different antivirus software (McAfee),..it also flagged it as suspicious. Next , I uploaded the file to

a website ( http://www.virustotal.com ) that does online "virus scanning" of a file, using 39 different "common software"

packages. 11 of those detected something unusual in that file.

Anyone else have a similar issue? Is this a real problem, or just some false positive.

I purchased the CD from a Porsche dealer, it was new, sealed, with all the requisite Porsche QA stickers on it.

odix Member

odix

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Mudman is spot on. It's a normal anti-virus flag driven by an executable application. No viral elements exist. Install and enjoy.

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