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Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« on: November 07, 2018, 06:43:11 AM »
Hello, I ran into trouble with the virus chest today and am in need of some assistance.

I installed an .exe called "FiveM" today. FiveM is a Grand Theft Auto (GTA) V 3rd party server hosting/modding application. I installed it so I could play on some specific servers with some friends. I launched the application and it installed its respective necessities (nothing of which avast locked up). I then joined a server using the app (FiveM) then closed it, wishing to reset my character. I then reopened FiveM and rejoined the server. It was then that it failed to install one of the car mods and force closed itself. When I tried to relaunch FiveM, it said that the application was moved to the virus chest.
I did some research on this and it appears to be a false positive. I tried to remove it from the chest but I am unable to do anything with it, Im not even able to send it for analysis.

I have tried disabling avast shields and removing FiveM but still am unable too.

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks.

TL;DR: I wanted to play some modded servers in GTA 5 so I downloaded FiveM, a server hosting/modding app. It was sent to my virus chest and I am not able to remove, restore, extract, or send it for analysis and I need help as to what to do.
« Last Edit: November 07, 2018, 06:49:34 AM by sethbuscus12 »

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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2018, 07:11:05 AM »

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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2018, 07:15:14 AM »
any change if you repair?   https://support.avast.com/en-eu/article/Repair-Antivirus
I am unable to repair it. It brings me straight to the installation screen. I reinstalled it anyway and no effect.

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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2018, 07:21:07 AM »
i assume you dont have more then one AV installed and that any previous used AV was removed using that vendors removal tool



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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2018, 07:27:42 AM »
i assume you dont have more then one AV installed and that any previous used AV was removed using that vendors removal tool
Yeah, I dont have any other AV installed... though I dont think I've removed any previous AV/versions using a tool.

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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2018, 07:31:05 AM »
Ultimate List of Uninstallers  >>  https://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/

Security Software  >>  https://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/

Uninstalling other antivirus software  >>  https://support.avast.com/en-eu/article/Uninstall-other-antivirus

all links listed goes to vendors own website/tools


« Last Edit: November 07, 2018, 07:33:10 AM by Pondus »

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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2018, 07:33:50 AM »
Ultimate List of Uninstallers  >>  https://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/

Security Software  >>  https://singularlabs.com/uninstallers/security-software/

Uninstalling other antivirus software  >>  https://support.avast.com/en-eu/article/Uninstall-other-antivirus
Ohh thanks. But no, I've only ever installed one version of avast that I've kept up to date. I have not used any other AVs on my PC.

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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2018, 07:37:57 AM »
Unless somone here has any good ideas ..... get a new AV that work



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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2018, 07:43:28 AM »
Unless somone here has any good ideas ..... get a new AV that work
I'll wait to see if any new replies show up before I uninstall avast. Thank you for all your help!

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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2018, 07:47:38 AM »
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
Avast Wissenswertes (Downloads, Anleitungen & Infos): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60523.0

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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2018, 08:08:01 AM »
Using the Virus Chest: https://support.avast.com/article/21/
I have tried all of these methods and nothing worked.

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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2018, 08:09:35 AM »
- Which Avast..? (Free/Pro/IS/Premier)
- Which version..?
- OS..? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP/Build..?)
- Other security related software installed..?
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
Avast Wissenswertes (Downloads, Anleitungen & Infos): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60523.0

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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2018, 08:29:46 AM »
- Which Avast..? (Free/Pro/IS/Premier)
- Which version..?
- OS..? (32/64 Bit..? - which SP/Build..?)
- Other security related software installed..?
Thanks for trying to help, but I have came up with my own solution that seemed to have worked for the most part. I just completely uninstalled avast along with the files I mentioned in my OP. I plan to reinstall avast or switch to another AV of my choosing. Here are my specs anyway, they may help in the future.
- Avast Free
- Latest version as of 11/6/18
- Windows 10 pro 64x / build 17134.345
- Nothing other than Windows Defender that came with the OS.

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Re: Unable to delte/restore file from virus chest.
« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2018, 08:37:04 AM »
NP, in case you need additional help with Avast, let me/us know.
W8.1 [x64] - Avast Free AV 23.3.8047.BC [UI.757] - Firefox ESR 102.9 [NS/uBO/PB] - Thunderbird 102.9.1
Avast-Tools: Secure Browser 109.0 - Cleanup 23.1 - SecureLine 5.18 - DriverUpdater 23.1 - CCleaner 6.01
Avast Wissenswertes (Downloads, Anleitungen & Infos): https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=60523.0