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Avast detects Kubuntu installer tmp file as a trojan!

Asked by rayne.alex

Binary package hint: kubuntu-desktop

I have a pre installed Windows Xp pro system, and trying to install Kubuntu inside Windows.
Avast antivirus then detects and block certain files put in temp during installation as a trojan.
And the installation cant continue. Frustrating!

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rayne.alex (rayne-alex) said : 		#1
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rayne.alex (rayne-alex) said : 		#2

I have a pre installed Windows Xp pro system, and trying to install Kubuntu inside Windows.
Avast antivirus then detects and block certain files put in temp during installation as a trojan.
And the installation cant continue. Frustrating!

What to do?

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Removed by request (removed1934404) said : 		#3

Just disable it while you install.
Avest gives ALOT of false positives .. so you could consider changing AV unless your planning on going full time linux.

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rayne.alex (rayne-alex) said : 		#4

Ok ! i believe so to, but i will NEVER change my Avast agains anything else :-)

Best in the world!

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2282704,00.asp

thx and cya m8!