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Other => Viruses and worms => Topic started by: eloueravoodoo on February 23, 2017, 04:37:28 AM

Title: Avast trying to install new helper tool
Post by: eloueravoodoo on February 23, 2017, 04:37:28 AM

So when I go to manually update my Avast virus killer it says "Avast is trying to install a new helper too" and it wants my Apple password to get in. Is this legitimate or part of the VBA:Malware-gen fiasco? Thanks.

Title: Re: Avast trying to install new helper tool
Post by: Eddy on February 23, 2017, 04:38:36 AM

What OS/SP ?
What exact version of avast ?

Title: Re: Avast trying to install new helper tool
Post by: eloueravoodoo on February 23, 2017, 04:44:49 AM

Avast free 12.5

iMac OSX 10.9.5

If I try to manually update Avast is says "Avast is trying to install a new helper tool" and wants me to sign it in with my Apple password (or downloads can't happen)


This legitimate or what?

Title: Re: Avast trying to install new helper tool
Post by: Eddy on February 23, 2017, 05:12:39 AM

Post in the MAC forum please.
This is a Windows forum.