Any recommendation on antivirus that isn't annoying and don't give false positive on cracks? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 years ago by vegeta@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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Most antivirus I tested, even the paid ones, are so annoying with popups and complaining about cracks that I just take the risk and go without em

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[-] vegeta@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Windows defender claimed they're bad because they are cracks, and doesn't mention any reason it thinks that would be a virus/trojan or something I dont want

"HackTool:Win32/crack" from games downloaded on fitgirl repacks site (the correct one)

[-] elfpie@beehaw.org 23 points 2 years ago

Isn't that a matter of behavior? The crack is doing something expected from a crack and the system warns you because most wouldn't use it without being aware. If you really trust the file, add it as an exception.

Or do you want a software that can vet good cracks from bad cracks?

[-] catloaf@lemm.ee 9 points 2 years ago

Windows defender only lets you whitelist by file, folder, or process. You could whitelist a specific folder, but if you want to whitelist by category you'll have to use a different antivirus product.

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