Sheur2.QLA Virus Found in Pirates Online (Merged) - Page 4 - Pirates of the Caribbean Online Fansite & Forums

Commodore Larence · #1 02-17-2009, 09:06 PM

I appreciate all the help people have offered, I see I was not the only one with this issue. I just loaded all my needed data into my flash drive, and I am just going to reformat. I dont want to spend 2-3hrs for pirates to download, install... then update, and result in it still not working properly. It only takes about an hour for me to reformat any how. Hope all the people who had to deal with this have got things resolved.

Larence Tuppington

EsmereldaTrueshot · #2 02-17-2009, 09:04 PM

I got incredibly irritated with the whole deal. I knew I would have to uninstall and reinstall anyway, so I just jettisoned AVG and went with avast!. I was looking for an excuse to change anyway.... AVG ticked me off when they messed up the pathways for me for my own protection...I don't need that.
Back to priating!

Pedrooko · #3 07-08-2009, 01:03 PM

I turned my PC on, opened Firefox and then:

Note that the game isn't open. I think it's safe, the launcher may have the same behavior as a trojan.

Sarah · #4 07-08-2009, 01:14 PM

Happens all the time when AVG does and update. Here's the fix:

Starting Out:

1. Open AVG to the System Overview.
2. Go to "Tools > Advanced Settings".
3. Look for "PUP Exceptions" and Open It.
4. Click "Add Exception". When it brings up the little box asking for the file path, enter "C:\Program Files\Disney\Disney Online\PiratesOnline\Launcher1.exe".
5. Let it register where the file is located, then click ok and apply.
6. Now stay in the Advanced settings menu and go to "Resident Shield > Exceptions"
7. Click "Add Path" and navigate it to "C:\Program Files\Disney\Disney Online\PiratesOnline\"
8. Click apply, and attempt to open Pirates Online! It should open up from your Desktop. If the desktop button does not work, go to, Start > All Programs > Disney Pirates Of The Caribbean > Pirates Of The Caribbean Online.

So there you have it. That's how you Configure AVG to Work with Pirates Online.

and:

1. Open the AVG Control Center (icon down by the clock).
2. Click the "Check for Updates" button or select Check for Updates under the Service menu at the top.
3. If it prompts you for Internet of Folder, choose Internet.
4. If you haven't gotten it yet, there should be a small update available. Select it and install it.
5. Once it completes the update, go to the Program menu and launch the Virus Vault, or select Virus Vault from the list of items and click Open.
6. Find Launcher1.exe in the list (you may need/want to sort it by Date, most recent first).
7. Right click on it and choose "Restore File(s)."
8. Close the Virus Vault and the AVG Control Center.

Done
Fire up PotCO as normal!

Pedrooko · #5 07-08-2009, 01:23 PM

Thanks Sarah, it worked!

Did this happen to you?

Maximvs · #6 07-08-2009, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedrooko

Thanks Sarah, it worked!

Did this happen to you?

Its been a problem for some time with the game - anyone using AVG has to make sure they do these steps (and also watch out for AVG updates in case the settings need to be re-done)

Basil Dreadflint · #7 07-08-2009, 02:10 PM

Sarah gave out tech support???? And it WORKED???

(Just teasing.)

Rapidy · #8 07-08-2009, 03:45 PM

I had the same problem today. Thanks Sarah!

Davy Keelhawk · #9 07-08-2009, 07:25 PM

THANK YOU i JUST had this problem

JadeMcHawk · #10 07-09-2009, 09:13 AM

If ya wake up and find ya can't connect and your shortcuts no longer work...
It's just AVG thinking POTCO is a trojan, again ....

* rolls eyes *

Jade

Sarah · #11 07-09-2009, 11:12 AM

Yes, it's happening again. If you need help fixing the problem, please see here:

http://www.piratesonlineforums.com/f...ewpost&t=12264

Davy Keelhawk · #12 07-09-2009, 07:20 PM

grrr yea i had it to, but its all good now, all you have to do is:

1) restart the computer

2) uninstall potco

3) install it again

4) put potco as an exeption on avg

***Chris*** · #13 07-09-2009, 08:52 PM

Bah it got me too! Oh well I will just hope for an update.

Maximvs · #14 07-09-2009, 12:20 PM

Also see the following threads on the Norton Anti-Virus Fix for any more informaton required:

http://www.piratesonlineforums.com/f...887#post149887

http://www.piratesonlineforums.com/f...ad.php?t=12283

Jade Macmorrigan · #15 07-09-2009, 10:46 PM

WAIT! where and how do i find this???

"7. Click "Add Path" and navigate it to "C:\Program Files\Disney\Disney Online\PiratesOnline\"

i know just enough about computers to get into trouble... and i got as far as the "add path" part under the resident sheild exceptions... i can't find the disney file and have no idea where to look...