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Rayman seriesSome EXE files marked as viruses? (probably false positives, but still)(33 posts)(33 posts)
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Posted March 29, 2011
Hi,
I'm wondering about something... When I installed the game, my antivirus popped up and marked some of the executables in the installer as viruses (namely, files like RAYRUN.EXE and MAPPER.EXE, not sure if there are more...) They were identified as W95/CIH by Avira Antivir. Even though they might be (and almost certainly are) false positives. I'm still wondering about their purpose - what are they used for? I quarantined both files just to be safe, and all the games still run perfectly fine from the desktop shortcuts and from the Start menu as well. Are those files necessary for some purpose? And if they are, can someone please confirm that they are false positives?
Posted March 29, 2011
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Agetian: Hi,
I'm wondering about something... When I installed the game, my antivirus popped up and marked some of the executables in the installer as viruses (namely, files like RAYRUN.EXE and MAPPER.EXE, not sure if there are more...) They were identified as W95/CIH by Avira Antivir. Even though they might be (and almost certainly are) false positives. I'm still wondering about their purpose - what are they used for? I quarantined both files just to be safe, and all the games still run perfectly fine from the desktop shortcuts and from the Start menu as well. Are those files necessary for some purpose? And if they are, can someone please confirm that they are false positives?
I have exactly the same problem. Looks like we have to wait for an answer from the GOG team.
Post edited March 29, 2011 by Sarato
Posted March 29, 2011
Those are used by the editor... the game itself runs in DOSBox, where any virus would be isolated, so you can safely play until there's a reply from the GOG team, as long as you don't touch the editor.
Posted March 30, 2011
Exact same problem here. Avira Internet Security, all up to date, detects the same W95/CIH virus in four of the Rayman EXE files.

Being Avira I'm assuming they're false positives, but I might hold off playing until GOG have said something official.
Post edited March 30, 2011 by PaulloDEC
Posted March 30, 2011
Snap and snap with Avast.

The Raykit folder lists:

rayrun.exe
mapper.exe
client.exe
startup.exe

...as viruses/trojans.
Posted March 31, 2011
ESET Smart Security (all up to date) also detects these files as a threat... Whether correct or not, it would be good to have this fixed by the programmers.
Posted March 31, 2011
Same problem here too. 4 exe files identified as viruses (using Avast) called Win32:CIH-G@dam


Sounds like a pretty nasty virus according to this page: http://www.pcsafedoctor.com/Unknown/remove-Win32.CIH-G@dam.html

I really really hope this is a false positive...
Post edited March 31, 2011 by SkyLynx
Posted March 31, 2011
I was this close to buying the game, until I saw the virus thing. Really... I aint risking it. Not gonna risk 6 buckazoids that can ruin my pc.
Posted April 01, 2011
I want this soooooo bad, but I cant take the risk. I hope GOG at least announces they are aware of the problem.
Posted April 04, 2011
Using F-secure and it blocks the installation upon detecting several Trojans.
Quite a few, and quite malicious pieces too. I'd like to hear GOG's take on this-
they've obviously worked with the files so I doubt it's anything truly dangerous,
but an explanation would be appreciated!
Posted April 06, 2011
It's amazing that despite multiple reports this hasn't received any attention from the GOG team so far (even though Rayman is one of the latest hot releases, I believe it should be in GOG's best interest to make sure that nothing hinders the popularity of this title and the readiness of members to purchase it :\ ), did anyone try reporting the virus detection problem to the team directly (using tech support)? I might do that during the weekend if it doesn't get resolved before then.
Post edited April 06, 2011 by Agetian
Posted April 06, 2011
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Agetian: It's amazing that despite multiple reports this hasn't received any attention from the GOG team so far (even though Rayman is one of the latest hot releases, I believe it should be in GOG's best interest to make sure that nothing hinders the popularity of this title and the readiness of members to purchase it :\ ), did anyone try reporting the virus detection problem to the team directly (using tech support)? I might do that during the weekend if it doesn't get resolved before then.
I reported the issue a couple of days ago, with a link to this thread, but I haven't got a response yet.
Posted April 06, 2011
I took the risk and I launched the mapper and now I regret it, I really hope they are false positive alerts . :/
Posted April 09, 2011
Same problem >:(?

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dinofan137: I took the risk and I launched the mapper and now I regret it, I really hope they are false positive alerts . :/
Why did you regret it ? Did you have troubles or damages on your PC after ?
Post edited April 09, 2011 by Mambba
Posted April 09, 2011
I'm a little stunned this STILL hasn't been addressed by GOG. C'mon guys, just a quick comment saying 'These are definitely false positives' would be fine.
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