Potentially harmful?

Sirpingalot · 16-08-2007, 00:25

I've just been sent what would appear to be something dodgy. The file's called Ultimatia and it's an application. Windows identifies it as a potentially harmful file, could anyone shed light on what it is?

Thanks,
Michael

Graham M · 16-08-2007, 00:31

erm, sent by anyone you know? Whats it supposed to be!? If in doubt, don't touch it with a barge pole

bopdude · 16-08-2007, 01:04

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Originally Posted by Sirpingalot

I've just been sent what would appear to be something dodgy. The file's called Ultimatia and it's an application. Windows identifies it as a potentially harmful file, could anyone shed light on what it is?

Thanks,
Michael

Windows sometimes spits it's dummy out over apps that aren't M$ trusted, as Zeph says, where and who is it from, what app is it ?

Sirpingalot · 16-08-2007, 01:10

No idea..a friend said he found it on his pc and asked me what it might be..

16-08-2007, 06:35

so he sent it you lol nice friend lol .

Raistlin · 16-08-2007, 07:48

Yeah, with friends like those who needs enemys

The fact that a (admittedly cursory) Google turns up nothing doesn't exactly fill me with confidence.

Your friend must have got it from someone, as said above though if you can't identify it then leave it alone - definitely don't run it!

16-08-2007, 08:44

Right click the exe, go to properties and have a look at the details - that might give a clue as to where it came from!

Stuart · 16-08-2007, 09:47

If you are not sure, just delete it.

7@m3 G33k · 16-08-2007, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

If you are not sure, just delete it.

...and then go slap your mate for sending it to you!

16-08-2007, 18:34

and yourself for saying you will have a look

ikthius · 16-08-2007, 22:52

could you not scan it before looking at it?

but I would tend to delete any apps that is sent to me even from friends unless they asked me specifically and pleaded, or I ask for it.

ik

nffc · 16-08-2007, 23:21

Upload it to virustotal.com if you like.

Sirpingalot · 18-08-2007, 01:12

I just reinstalled Windows, as I was going to do this anyway. Under details, it mentioned something about "archive root directory" which obviously suggests it is dodgy, am I right?

18-08-2007, 07:14

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Originally Posted by Sirpingalot

I just reinstalled Windows, as I was going to do this anyway. Under details, it mentioned something about "archive root directory" which obviously suggests it is dodgy, am I right?

Why don't you just ask your friend!! As already pointed out!!

There are millions of .exe's out there - how can we be expected to tell if it's safe or not? You've not given us much detail about it!

Did you try my right-click option?

K Man · 18-08-2007, 07:56

Better yet, put the machine in a box and throw it in the bin!!

Then go get ya'self a Mac: http://store.apple.com/Apple/WebObje...e/desktop/imac

Then you can forget about dodgy filez and trojans and any kind of viruses and just do what you want to do online without fear!!

This is what happens when you're on a system that has over 85% of the global market share for computers. Every kid who knows a bit of code is gonna try and make a name for themself by writing destructive programs to wreck and ruin everyone else. Their end game is usually to make enough of an impact so they get picked up by a major Corp or the military.

Make the switch - you know it makes sense!!