WIN32:Trojan-Gen

I use Avast 4.8 Home and update and scan regularly. Did a Def update 3/9/08 and scan and it found WIN32:Trojan-Gen in my downloaded file for ATF Cleaner (ATF-Cleaner.exe) I have been using ATF Cleaner for months why did Avast now after the Update detect this trojan
So I did a test with my other laptop first ran a scan with Avast and it was clean. Then updated the 3/9/08 Virus data base and scanned it also then found WIN32:Trojan-Gen in ATF-Cleaner.exe.
In both cases It was put in the Virus Vault.
Is ATF-Cleaner.exe a Trojan? I dont think so ATF Cleaner is widely used - Can someone Help me?

 

:wave and welcome to MG's..

Could be a false positive from avast as it does that a lot.

But to make sure.

Please follow all the steps in the READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide

Then start a NEW thread in the Malware Forum

And attach the logs of the scans in your post.

HOW TO: Attach Items To Your Post

Good luck:major

 

Thanks, I have also had a prompt response from Avast, apologizing for the false alarm and promised that the virus definitions have been updated. Thanks again

 

your welcome.

If you have any further problems just post back.

 

:wave annandal

Welcome to Major Geeks! :major

 

Thanks - Im not sure how to use the forum But thanks again It Helped