toggle

AAPL Stock: 423 ( -8.77 )

http://www.macnn.com/articles/09/07/27/avg.update.harms.itunes/

Weekend AVG update accidentally targets iTunes

updated 01:25 pm EDT, Mon July 27, 2009

 

AVG update harms iTunes


A number of Windows iTunes users found their software disabled over the weekend, talk on Apple's support forums reveals. The problem is known to have originated with AVG's antivirus tool, which was recently updated with new virus definitions. The program then mistakenly identified iTunes DLL files as containing the Small.BOG Trojan, and prevented iTunes from working following the quarantine process.

Attempting to reinstall iTunes did not provide a solution. AVG has since produced a new definition update, 270.13.29/2260, which accurately tracks the affected DLL files. Should iTunes continue to be broken, AVG notes that users can go into the Virus Vault option under the History menu, where iTunes files can be manually restored.


by MacNN Staff

Post tools:

TAGS :

 security, software, iTunes, Windows
toggle

Comments

  1. dliup

    Fresh-Faced Recruit

    Joined: Jan 2006

    +2

    buggy

    AVG has been suucking lately. The paid version has problems with its firewall component

  1. chas_m

    Moderator

    Joined: Aug 2001

    -2

    HAHAHAHAHA

    Stupid windows users ...

Login Here

Not a member of the MacNN forums? Register now for free.

 
close
Photo
toggle

Network Headlines

toggle

Most Popular

MacNN Sponsor

Recent Reviews

Logitech FabricSkin Keyboard Folio for iPad

Since the fourth-generation iPad didn't evolve much over its predecessor, the market for iPad accessories has remained somewhat static ...

Huawei Ascend Mate

The Huawei Ascend Mate is a phone that fits the screen-size gap between the 4 to 5-inch smartphone and the seven-inch or more tablet, ...

MaxUpgrades MaxConnect for 2006-2008 Mac Pro

Nobody outside of Cupertino's privileged bunch knows the future of the Mac Pro line for sure. Despite Apple's reluctance to tell us wh ...

toggle

Most Commented