Just tried to open rinex dates v1.7 and Norton removed it from my computer with the following virus warning. Has anyone had this happen.
February 15, 2012 3:15:47 PM
Type:
Other
Risk Impact:
High
Systems Affected:
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Behavior
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I believe that may be related to new Windows products. I have noticed a trend recently that Windows 7 refuses to let me revise, relocate or even save files in folders that Windows deems inappropriate. In some cases I have to exert administrator approval in other cases I have to go searching where Windows put the file.
The code words are "compatibility file". I have found that certain files when written into a data folder which is a sub folder of a program in program files. Then I cannot find said file in that folder. Then if the compatibility file option is available on the header line, if I click it my regular files disappear and set of compatibility files appears that is on a folder somewhere else on the computer. I have yet to learn how to disable Windows 7 from doing that. The alternative is to have your data in a folder that is not a subfolder to "Program Files". I note that certain new versions of programs do just that. For instance Carlson Survey now uses a "Projects Folder" that is not a subfolder of Carlson, as the Work Folder was in the past.
Since most GPS programs are used to rewriting an observation file in place, that may be a more complicated issue in newer Windows versions. I first ran into that problem years ago when doing my GPS work connected to the computer network in another firm's office. I found I needed administrator approval for my software on their network. After that was done that company wanted to back charge me for their third party IT fee. I declined stating I could easily process all files at home and they would get results when they got them. They changed their mind.
Paul in PA
IMVHO, Norton, Avast, McAfee and other "Security Software" lack the technical dictionary to depict good files from bad files.
Mostly they look for files that make your computer look for something online or connect to a website, etc and call it harmful and zaps it away.
Don't set your security software to do any zapping automatically.
Always look at the list and see where it is located and if it is vital to the operation of your needed software.
I can't count the times I've had to reinstall GNSS and other programs that look for files to download from the internet because part of the programs were zapped.
It takes a constant hands on pick from the basket of found items and place good files in the keep and never delete or quarantine list.
Being a computer operator is never enough when you have to tweek everything so fine. It takes geek knowledge to get by these days.
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I have the online TEQC installed. Not a problem because it is not in the Program Files Folder.
BTW my virus protection stops Windows from looking for updates without my permission. Payback is a bitch MS.
Paul in PA
> Just tried to open rinex dates v1.7 and Norton removed it from my computer with the following virus warning. Has anyone had this happen.
Running Windows XP Pro, I typically have gotten a warning when I have run nearly all the different versions of RinexDates. As I recall, the "problem" was that Christof's program didn't come with a Microsoft-approved security certificate. I just overrode that nonsense and his code works fine. I consider him to be a trusted source.
This applies to Ver 1.7 as well. Your mileage may vary (but I doubt it).
