Solved Virus or legit file?

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zalophus

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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
 

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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.
 

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richc46 said:
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.
Click to expand...

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?
 

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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.
 

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

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
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    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
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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.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
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