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John NekrewsJohn Nekrews 

Sudden incompatibility with Iolo System Mechanic

Over that last few days AVG anti-virus is flagging Iolo System Mechanic as a threat. These Apps have worked side-by-side for the past 3 -4 years but suddenly, no longer. The message received is as follows...

We've blocked sm_dm.exe because it was infected with FileRepMetagen[Adw]
What's the problem, is this a 'false positive' ???
 
Rakshith RajkumarRakshith Rajkumar (AVG)
Hello, John

We will check that for you.
Share us the screenshot of the AVG threat pop up you received.
You can post the screenshot here in your topic. Click on 'Answer' & then click on the 'Image' [mountain symbol] & follow the instructions.
Harold HorimotoHarold Horimoto
I have the same problem on two Win10 machines and one Win7 machine. User-added image
AvinashAvinash (Avast) 
Hi Harold.
If you are a paid user, please contact our technical support team (https://support.avg.com/support_contact_form?l=en) for help.
If you are using AVG AntiVirus free, create your own post to assist you further. 
Hun Shen YueHun Shen Yue
Yes, I have the same problem since two weeks ago.  I believe AVG knew this issue few weeks ago. But, it looks like they have no idea at all.  I wonder if the support group exist or not.
AvinashAvinash (Avast) 
Hi Hun.
We regret the inconvenience caused.
Did you try to contact our technical support team as suggested in our previous post?
Please do get in touch with them for support.
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