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Offline rob24

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Submitting files to virus lab
« on: March 01, 2011, 02:09:38 PM »
Can anyone telll me please when I get a warning such as the attached, which action (Delete, Ignore [and OK]) submits the file to the virus lab. Whenever it has happened in the past, I tend to choose Delete but not sure if I ought in case it is inportant. Does the action of clicking OK whatever action is chosen, submit the file?
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Re: Submitting files to virus lab
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2011, 02:14:55 PM »
You should use the default ignore and send to virus lab, then the file vill still be on your computer....
If the file is malware, signature will be added and it will be detected again with a malware name....
If you delete and analysis found out the file was not malware.......well, hope it was not an important file   ;D

Offline rob24

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Re: Submitting files to virus lab
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2011, 02:25:46 PM »
Thank you for your rapid reply. I have done what you said having kept the dialogue onscreen until I heard  ;)
Intel Core i5 CPU 4 x 3200 Mhz, 8Gb DDR3 RAM, Windows 10 64 bit, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.6 free, Superantispyware.
Samsung S3 mobile with Avast Mobile Pro and on Lenovo tablet.