Can't download some files

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Septus10 - Jun 14, 2010 at 06:58 AM
 Septus10 - Jun 15, 2010 at 05:31 AM
Hello,

I wanted to download a file but when it's 99% and it starts to copy it to the folder i downloaded it too it gives this error: ERROR_VIRUS_INFECTED (short version of the error) i think it was windows error code 225, solutions will be appreciated

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Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,167
Jun 14, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Hello,

Don't worry...

Download, install and run Malwarebyte which you can find on this site:

https://ccm.net/downloads/security-and-maintenance/4621-malwarebytes-anti-malware/ es-anti-malware

Ensure you make an update.

Please request a FULL system scan, which may take from 20 minutes to hours. Do not interfere no matter how long in takes. The creators of Malwarebyte recommend that while the tool is running that you go do something else, such as watching a rerun of Gone with the Wind or read Tolstoy's War and Peace.

If Malwarebyte restarts your system, launch it again to finish the Full scan.

When the scan is completed, delete all items found.

Once your computer is clean and working normally just to be on the safe side
*Turn off system restore and wait 30 seconds,
*Turn it back on and create a new restore point.

This way it gets rid of anything bad that might have gotten saved in a restore point and you have a clean restore point to use in the near future if needed.
Do not turn it off until your computer is clean and working normally because you might need to use it if something goes wrong during the clean-up process.
It is better to go back to an infected restore point if something goes wrong then to not be able to undo changes that were damaging.
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sorry didn't work
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Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,167
Jun 15, 2010 at 04:59 AM
The error code 225 means: Data connection open; no transfer in progress

Please what is the file you were trying to download and what antivirus application are you using?
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Ummm it was an hack for cod mw2 (including Visual C++ file so I could study it) As antivirus application i have Bullguard but when i switch it off it still happens so i guess it has something to do with windows 7 itself
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Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,167
Jun 15, 2010 at 05:19 AM
Dear Septusten,

I am impressed with Bullguard and I will remember the name.

Before you replied, I made further research in my files.

The file you attempted to download is malicious and would have caused your system to crash, and a Windows reinstallation would have been necessary.

After reading you, my research is confirmed, especially if it had Visual C++.

Perhaps that if you would tell us what site you have attempted to download from, we could warn users of the potential danger.

Have I answered all of your questions to your satisfaction?
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ok site is:http://www.multiupload.com/0GMGG2UVAX (only hack now can't find the visual C++ file) but i'm definately sure this file doesn't have anything bad because i had it at windows xp and it worked like a charm only thing was that norton detected it as a virus but that's because it's an hack. (and plz don't think I'm a hacker ^^ i want to study it so I can create a good anti cheat program)
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Ambucias Posts 47356 Registration date Monday February 1, 2010 Status Moderator Last seen February 15, 2023 11,167
Jun 15, 2010 at 05:30 AM
Depending on the nature of the file and it's components, it may in effect be detected as malicious. If you really really want it and that you trust it, just disable all of your antiviruses applications and you will probably be able to download it. However, when your antivirus is reactivated, it may detect it again, in which case you will have to ask to ignore. I find you brave!

Good luck
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Well there goes nothing switching off all anti virus applications now (including firewall)
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