I've just updated to version 15.0 of Hirens bootable cd and its sent MSE wild. A total of 7 hits from the 15.0 zip file download. Anyone else had this with the new version. I used my normal link for the download - Download Hiren
Malwarebytes PRO blocked the download for me. I eventually got pointed to this site after emailing Hirens. Index of /hirensbootcd/
My Computer
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hewlett-Packard/G62-107SA Notebook
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
Motherboard
Hewlett-Packard 1425
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Builtin
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
250 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
2TB Seagate GoFlex USB 2 Drive
1TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive
1.5TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive (Samsung)
2TB WD MyBook Live NAS.
Ok MSE reported the same 7 threats on the link you gave me aswell Keith. Not sure what's going on here at the moment so going to go back to 14.1 until some answers are available.
It's some time since I downloaded my copy. It may be worth giving them a call on [email protected]. That's what I did when I had a problem.
My Computer
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hewlett-Packard/G62-107SA Notebook
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
Motherboard
Hewlett-Packard 1425
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Builtin
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
250 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
2TB Seagate GoFlex USB 2 Drive
1TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive
1.5TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive (Samsung)
2TB WD MyBook Live NAS.
Think I will do that Keith. I've never had a problem with it before today but this has worried me more than just a little. Seven hits is more than just a False Positive in my opinion.
I will also sent the results to the MSE team to see what they have to say.
Good idea Danny. Keep us posted there are a lot of members here that use Hirens.
My Computer
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hewlett-Packard/G62-107SA Notebook
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
Motherboard
Hewlett-Packard 1425
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Builtin
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
250 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
2TB Seagate GoFlex USB 2 Drive
1TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive
1.5TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive (Samsung)
2TB WD MyBook Live NAS.
NIS 2011 has quarantined "Hbcdcustomizer.exe" only for some time now including V15.0. I don't use it so leave it out.
Malwarebytes doesn't get bothered with anything on the Hirens CD.
Either NIS and Malwarebytes are providing poor protection or MSE is a bit heavy handed with false positives.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Own build
OS
Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 3000(GT2+)
Actually I just realized the last one I downloaded was 14.1. I think I will stick with that until this is sorted and won't recommend it to anyone.
My Computer
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Hewlett-Packard/G62-107SA Notebook
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
Motherboard
Hewlett-Packard 1425
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Builtin
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
250 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
2TB Seagate GoFlex USB 2 Drive
1TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive
1.5TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive (Samsung)
2TB WD MyBook Live NAS.
*Flags* are being picked up by your Anti-virus. This is because Hirens contains some tools that are not 'freeware'... copies of retail applications. Some of these tools may be abandoned-ware, but you also needed a full license to run them.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Bruce ... somewhere in his 40's
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2400 MHz
Motherboard
INTEL/D975XBX2
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 914v
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
2/500GB each ... ST3500630AS ATA Device.
One is not connected
It also has tools that would be picked up by the "PUP" or potentially unwanted programs section as they can directly bypass some windows security measures, the reported "Trojans" are a bit more worrying though.
I have received an email this evening from Hirens basically stating as expected that the zip contains no malware and the results are FP's. Nothing as yet from the MSE guys though.
I have received an email this evening from Hirens basically stating as expected that the zip contains no malware and the results are FP's. Nothing as yet from the MSE guys though.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 330 @ 2.13GHz
Motherboard
Hewlett-Packard 1425
Memory
8 GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Builtin
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
250 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
2TB Seagate GoFlex USB 2 Drive
1TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive
1.5TB Iomega Prestige USB 2 Drive (Samsung)
2TB WD MyBook Live NAS.
If you go to the Hiren & Pankaj's Homepage the majority of software is stated as freeware.
Listed as Shareware:
1) Image for Windows 2.66 - whatever that is.
2) Total Commander 7.56a
3) Atlantis Word Processor 1.6.5.5 - why bother?
4) Disk Genius 3.2 - could be quite useful and still relevant
Then labeled $-Windows symbol (whatever that means)
* Mini XP - my understanding that this basic environment times out like a pe disk.
Then labeled $-MSDOS
* Dos Tools
From my point of view the 2 items labeled $-MS do nothing but facilitate the maintenance of current legal paid MS OSs. But are they legal?? Does MS care??
You could build a Windows 7 pe disk to substitute for the mini XP and integrate the tools. Legal, but would take quite a bit of effort.
I can see no sinister reason for malware to be embedded in these tools.
I remain puzzled.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Own build
OS
Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
CPU
Intel i7 2600k
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe
Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 3000(GT2+)
