Solved Virus or legit file?

[zalophus]

Just started using AVAST Free 6.xxx version, and have been getting the following "High Risk Virus".

"C:\Windows\Prefetch\AgAppLaunch.db".

Can anyone tell me if this is a legit Vista x64 file?

Thanks
Zalophus

 

[richc46]

Will tell you what I know
A Google search comes up with many hits, but only for Avast.
I and many others have this on their C Drive.
It is my opinion that it is a false positive. I will get a expert to confirm,however.

 

[zalophus]

Will tell you what I know
A Google search comes up with many hits, but only for Avast.
I and many others have this on their C Drive.
It is my opinion that it is a false positive. I will get a expert to confirm,however.

Thanks-That's my feeling also. One suggestion I've noted in my research is to delete all the Prefetch files and let them reinstall. Google reactions to that suggestion are mixed. Any thoughts?

 

[richc46]

I would not do anything at this juncture. I have found hits going back to 2009. If that were a virus, other AV software would have picked it up, too. Just leave it until the expert gets here, she is awesome.
If this were a problem that could not create bigger problems, I would just tell you enjoy your computer and have fun, but, lets wait. If you get to all clear just forget about it.

Before she arrives, may I suggest, malwarebyte scans once a week and to download and use Winpatrol, extra protection for free.

 

[Corrine]

Hi, Zalophus.

I suspect that it is a false/positive based on the Virus Total scan results in your topic at the Avast Forum (C:Windows\Prefetch\AgAppLaunch.db). You could also try a comparable scan at Jotti: Please go to Jotti: Jotti's malware scan

 

[richc46]

TY for the confirmation Corrine, wanted to hear it from one of our experts.

 

[richc46]

Zalophus, if you follow Corrines suggestion and the results indicate a false negative my suggestion, would be to enjoy your computer and good luck to you.

 

[zalophus]

Hi, Zalophus.

I suspect that it is a false/positive based on the Virus Total scan results in your topic at the Avast Forum (C:Windows\Prefetch\AgAppLaunch.db). You could also try a comparable scan at Jotti: Please go to Jotti: Jotti's malware scan

Thanks Corrine-Jotti was also a big nada. So, "if ain't broke, don't fix it" seems to apply here.

 

[Corrine]

I agree, Zalophus, particularly if you aren't experiencing any signs of problems.

 

[richc46]

I agree, Zalophus, particularly if you aren't experiencing any signs of problems.

Agreed