King's Quest 3 Redux can't scan using virus program

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King's Quest 3 Redux can't scan using virus program

#1 Post by cyberdalekyeti » Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:55 pm

Ok need help scanning this King's Quest 3 Redux with my virus program. It stops scanning it and when i click more information it says it's password protection. What i like to scan whatever i download.

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Re: King's Quest 3 Redux can't scan using virus program

#2 Post by navynuke04 » Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:30 pm

I'm not sure. Chris (AGD2) put together the install package. Maybe he can help.

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Re: King's Quest 3 Redux can't scan using virus program

#3 Post by cyberdalekyeti » Thu Feb 24, 2011 2:59 pm

Tried to search for Chris (AGD2) do you have his email address ?

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Re: King's Quest 3 Redux can't scan using virus program

#4 Post by Anonymous Game Creator 2 » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:15 pm

Did you already install the files? Or are you trying to scan the Kq3_Redux10.exe file?

I'm not sure what that's all about, as I didn't put any password protection on the final version of the game.

What virus scanner do you use? Have you tried Googling the problem to see if it's a common issue with suggested solutions?

Failing that, I'm not really sure what to suggest, other than trying to download it again.

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Re: King's Quest 3 Redux can't scan using virus program

#5 Post by cyberdalekyeti » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:43 pm

No i didn't install the files yet. I am trying to scan the KQ3_redux10.exe file. I am using Avast Antivirus. The exact message i get is some files could not be scanned. When i click on more information under status error: archive is password protected (42056)
I have tried google search couldn't find solution. And yes i redownloaded the game and get the same message.

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Re: King's Quest 3 Redux can't scan using virus program

#6 Post by Erpy » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:45 pm

I suppose installing it and THEN scanning it is out of the question? If not, you could do that.

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Re: King's Quest 3 Redux can't scan using virus program

#7 Post by cyberdalekyeti » Thu Feb 24, 2011 6:24 pm

Ok thanks anyway but apparently after more searching i discovered that this problem has happened before with other people using Avast antivirus.
So i installed Microsoft Security Essentials which was recommended for these type of files and after scanning it was an success.

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