[Coco] Malware in wimgtool?

[Bill Pierce]

WImgTool gets flagged by some antivirus software because it modifies dsk files directly (just like viruses do). Some antivirus programs look for this. IF WImgTool loaded the complete dsk image into memory, modded it, then saved it back, it probably wouldn't get flagged. I've even had VCC to be reported as getting flagged as a virus (it modifies dsk files direct as well).
I had to get rid of antivirus software years ago because half my HD full of pro audio software was getting flagged and quarentined.
The only thing I use is "SpyBot" which monitors the registry for any changes. I haven't had any problems in over 15 years or more!

 

 

Bill Pierce
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-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Gault <robert.gault at att.net>
To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Wed, Jul 19, 2017 4:19 pm
Subject: Re: [Coco] Malware in wimgtool?

The version in the Archive is wimgtool 0.143 Sep27, 2012. Avast sees nothing wrong with it and it is not causing any problems on my WinXP system.If you decide to use it, keep in mind the OS-9 disks should have names that end in .os9 while Basic disks should end in .dsk .Robert-- Coco mailing listCoco at maltedmedia.comhttps://pairlist5.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/coco