Norton 360 Flagged Ableton 12 as Malware—What Should I Do?

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Asked By ChillPineapple42 On

I was installing Ableton 12 legally, and suddenly a Norton 360 notification appeared, claiming that I had downloaded Windows 32 system malware. The alert mentioned something like 'threat secured: win 32 malware.' Norton ran a full scan afterward and reported that there were no issues found. I'm a bit confused about what to do next. Should I be worried?

3 Answers

Answered By TechSavvyJoe On

It sounds to me like you might just be dealing with a false positive. This can happen sometimes with antivirus software, especially when you're downloading software that isn't as widely recognized. You can check if it's a false alarm by looking up 'Ableton 12 false positive' online. Also, using a site like VirusTotal to scan the file can give you peace of mind as it uses multiple antivirus engines to check for issues.

Answered By RealTalkRob On

In my experience, uninstalling Norton can sometimes be the best remedy for situations like this. There's a lot of chatter about Norton being more of a hindrance than a help at times. If you want to be super cautious, just run a scan with Windows Defender after uninstalling Norton.

Answered By OldSchoolGeek99 On

Honestly, I would recommend checking into alternatives. Norton has a reputation for being overly aggressive with its alerts, often flagging legitimate software as malicious. Consider uninstalling Norton and using Windows Defender instead, which is free and usually effective. It's not uncommon for Norton to induce unnecessary panic.

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