Ransomware

[killbane142]

The libx264-142.dll.crypt from the Steam client is flagged as ransomware by the antivirus, and, consequently, its installation or update does not complete. Unfortunately, Steam client cannot install minimally, as it works when copied without the .crypt file from another computer, but the whole process is just a hacky workaround. Disabling the antivirus or adding exceptions are not always an option. Please, provide an alternative that does include only minimal features or options for the user to chose which ones to install.

[Washell]

cSg|mc-Hotsauce eredeti hozzászólása:

Report the false flag to the anti-virus developer.

:qr:

Indeed. Cure the disease rather than the symptoms.

[Blargo]

Which antivirus?

[killbane142]

Dxpress eredeti hozzászólása:

Which antivirus?

McAfee Host Intrusion Prevention
Version number: 8.0

McAfee Agent
Version number: 5.5.1.430

McAfee VirusScan Enterprise + AntiSpyware Enterprise
Version number: 8.8.0.2114

[killbane142]

Washell eredeti hozzászólása:

Indeed. Cure the disease rather than the symptoms.

I would prefer to have the option not to install a component for streaming that I do not use.

[Blargo]

killbane142 eredeti hozzászólása:

Dxpress eredeti hozzászólása:

Which antivirus?

McAfee

Yeah, that figures.

[Quint the Alligator Snapper]

killbane142 eredeti hozzászólása:

Washell eredeti hozzászólása:

Indeed. Cure the disease rather than the symptoms.

I would prefer to have the option not to install a component for streaming that I do not use.

Is that a thing for streaming?

If so, I guess this would be another good reason to have a modular Steam client, with its features separately downloaded.

[killbane142]

Quint the Alligator Snapper eredeti hozzászólása:

Is that a thing for streaming?

If so, I guess this would be another good reason to have a modular Steam client, with its features separately downloaded.

Yes, the answer comes from this thread. Indeed, a modular Steam client that gives the option to select which features to install is what I am suggesting in the original post.

[StillFrozen]

Dxpress eredeti hozzászólása:

killbane142 eredeti hozzászólása:

McAfee

Yeah, that figures.

Who uses McAfee anymore when there’s Avast...

[killbane142]

Still Frozen eredeti hozzászólása:

Who uses McAfee anymore when there’s Avast...

Managed antivirus client and policies, unfortunately. =/

[Brian9824]

killbane142 eredeti hozzászólása:

Quint the Alligator Snapper eredeti hozzászólása:

Is that a thing for streaming?

If so, I guess this would be another good reason to have a modular Steam client, with its features separately downloaded.

Yes, the answer comes from this thread. Indeed, a modular Steam client that gives the option to select which features to install is what I am suggesting in the original post.

In this case it doesn't matter what you prefer. Steam isn't going to rework their client because a barely used anti virus software has a file flagged inappropriately. Anti Virus softwares make these mistakes all the time.

[nullable]

killbane142 eredeti hozzászólása:

Still Frozen eredeti hozzászólása:

Who uses McAfee anymore when there’s Avast...

Managed antivirus client and policies, unfortunately. =/

Well that's not really a Steam problem... sounds like you need to talk to the admin rather than expect Steam to engineer their application to cover your edge case or bypass the security you're under.

[cinedine]

Still Frozen eredeti hozzászólása:

Dxpress eredeti hozzászólása:

Yeah, that figures.

Who uses McAfee anymore when there’s Avast...

People who don't want a snakeoil that itself behaves like a malware?

[Blargo]

Still Frozen eredeti hozzászólása:

Dxpress eredeti hozzászólása:

Yeah, that figures.

Who uses McAfee anymore when there’s Avast...

Wouldn't use either.

[killbane142]

Brockenstein eredeti hozzászólása:

Well that's not really a Steam problem... sounds like you need to talk to the admin rather than expect Steam to engineer their application to cover your edge case or bypass the security you're under.

I am making a suggestion that could improve the user experience of the Steam client.

[killbane142]

brian9824 eredeti hozzászólása:

In this case it doesn't matter what you prefer. Steam isn't going to rework their client because a barely used anti virus software has a file flagged inappropriately. Anti Virus softwares make these mistakes all the time.

Precisely because antivirus software makes these mistakes all the time, it would be good to have a modular client that allows you to select which features to install. It also could save disk space, memory, and run smoother than a monolithic client that has tons of features most people don't use.