VRDB issues

[satishincbs]

Just to check the VRDB feature in avast, i did something really suicidal. i got hold of this really old virus called "Win Tentacle" (a very old infected file i had with me, zipped and encrypted).

Its an "in the wild" exe file infector and non memory resident.

after deliberately executing the virus(resident scanner paused in the meanwhile), i ran avast to scan for it. avast found it all right but the "repair file" feature didnt work.

three files were infected: NETDDE.EXE, CONTROL.EXE and DEFRAG.EXE all in c:\windows.

so is there a problem with the VRDB feature or is it disabled in some way for the home user version??

by the way, i had made it a point to run VRDB updation almost every day.



other details:
OS: win 98 se
avast home version: June Build 4.1.418

also, i have f-prot 3.14e, the dos scanner free for home use. it found all the three infected files like avast but had no problems cleaning them.

Also, am i not doing something right , like do i have to setup some options for VRDB or something??

[Lisandro]

I did something really suicidal.

Wellcome! We don't have as many suicides here as we hope. Most of us like the safe world  

So is there a problem with the VRDB feature

Not all the files can be repaired. This was discussed a lot in the past. Only the virus listed on avast Cleaner could be safely repaired for sure. Others, maybe. The only secure thing: backup  

or is it disabled in some way for the home user version??

No, the VRDB is the same for Pro and Home version.

By the way, i had made it a point to run VRDB updation almost every day.

This was discussed either... I short VRDB period could led to loss of data, specially if you install software regulary. Better is one week (see avast settings link in my signature).

[igor]

Yes, VRDB is the same both in Home and Pro version.
However, you are right - it's not 100% reliable. In particular, 16-bit Windows executables are not supported in the current implementation (which is the case of your files).
A new (better) version should be available soon.

[satishincbs]

Hey

thnx a lot for the very quick response.

its really good to know that you guys are trying to constantly improve and evolve avast! to make it the best.

im sorry, i didnt know that the topic i was raising was an old one, im new to this.

either way, thnx a lot.

and well, ill keep u guys posted about any new suicidal tendencies that i get in the future  

thnx and best regards