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So i have a copy of Half-Life:BlueShift (The standalone) on me and Avast and Windows itself is saying that its a virus (setup.exe).

This is the checksum of it 7581C312F0C28625D47C3DC3B8593640

Can anyone verify it?

Also vidya game problems

Is it the physical CD? That same checksum comes up in google with results saying that, while AV programs detect it as "potentially unwanted software", it's not actual malware.

That's what you get for using avast

KingLouisXIV wrote:Is it the physical CD? That same checksum comes up in google with results saying that, while AV programs detect it as "potentially unwanted software", it's not actual malware.

Well here is the problem now. When i open the game it automatically closes, i disabled avast and it still dosent work.

FredNodoor wrote:

KingLouisXIV wrote:Is it the physical CD? That same checksum comes up in google with results saying that, while AV programs detect it as "potentially unwanted software", it's not actual malware.

Well here is the problem now. When i open the game it automatically closes, i disabled avast and it still dosent work.

Enjoy your virus.

cedarbridge wrote:

FredNodoor wrote:

KingLouisXIV wrote:Is it the physical CD? That same checksum comes up in google with results saying that, while AV programs detect it as "potentially unwanted software", it's not actual malware.

Well here is the problem now. When i open the game it automatically closes, i disabled avast and it still dosent work.

Enjoy your virus.

Here is the thing though, it isnt a virus but setup.exe (I actually checked the MD5 of it, it isnt a virus), but yay since it cant run now the game wont work. Avast (yes >avast is what i use, is bullshitting me saying its a trojan)

Whelp thanks goodwill, should of bought Sim City 3000

It's just a false positive.

fleure wrote:It's just a false positive.

I know it is but it wont open even after i deactivate avast and all my shit. Windows itself is claiming that the CD has a virus.

I LOVE GAMES THAT DO THIS! ITS THE BEST!

I've heard about this virus. Some hackers made it to crash your computer to the blue shift of death.
Install norton it'll protect you.

Preamble wrote:I've heard about this virus. Some hackers made it to crash your computer to the blue shift of death.
Install norton it'll protect you.

I heard Gentoo helps too.

But in all seriousness im prolly just going to fuck with it some more and see if it works. I really wish i could get this running however, if anyone has good suggestions on what to do tell me, because im at a loss.

Did the CD come with a key of some sort? You should be able to register that key with Steam and install it through there, including all updates that make it run on modern computers.

A surprisingly large number of standalone CD keys also work with Steam. I was able to register Prey and BioShock 2 (with Minerva's Den even though I didn't even own that DLC before) without any trouble, and those aren't even games made by Valve.

Ricotez wrote:Did the CD come with a key of some sort? You should be able to register that key with Steam and install it through there, including all updates that make it run on modern computers.

A surprisingly large number of standalone CD keys also work with Steam. I was able to register Prey and BioShock 2 (with Minerva's Den even though I didn't even own that DLC before) without any trouble, and those aren't even games made by Valve.

It did actually, i will try it

What OS are you using?

Try running it as an administrator (Right-click, Run as Administrator) or running it in Compatibility Mode (found in the properties) for an older OS.

KingLouisXIV wrote:What OS are you using?

Try running it as an administrator (Right-click, Run as Administrator) or running it in Compatibility Mode (found in the properties) for an older OS.

I did that already, i cant provide a screenshot now about the problem now but i will tomorrow

Well i put in the CD Key after awhile and got the Half Life Platinum Pack

Im happy

Uplay is to PC gaming as the holocaust is to the Jewish people.

Origin is like fascist Italy egging Uplay on from the sideline. Terrible as well but not as terrible.