NewsUpdate (Creative Labs)

[MartianBuddy]

Hello,

After every scan, I get this warning:

NewsUpdate

(SBI $2239AFB4) Programm-Verzeichnis
Laufwerk:\Programme\Creative\News\

IMO, this is a false positive.

The culprit wouldn't be the above-mentioned directory, rather an entry under:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

I've deleted this entry myself, as Spybot only removes the directory...

Operating System: Windows XP, Prof., SP2
Browser and Version: Internet Explorer 7
Where did the false positive occur: During a scan
Scan result after fix: No threats found
Spybot message at start of scan: None
Teatimer: Not active

Greetings
Karl

[Yodama]

Hello MartianBuddy,

thank your for reporting this issue.
This entry is currently not recognized as a false positive since Creative Labs NewsUpdate is targeted.
As it seems Creative still does not provide necessary information such as a valid license agreement or privacy policy on this software. A search for "Newsupate" on Creative Labs website still gives no answers.
This link (http://searchtasks.answersthatwork.com/tasklist.php?File=NewsUpdate)
leads to an external site also describing the Creative NewsUpdate.

[MartianBuddy]

Hi Yodama,

Thanks for your comment on that issue.

The thing is, if Spybot removes that directory it deletes others too.

=>\Programs\Creative\News\REMOTECENTER\Marquee

After that action, the "Remotecenter" will be disabled.

Why not considering removing the "NewsUpdate.exe" only under the mentioned Reg-Key?

Greetings
Karl

[Yodama]

thank you for your additional info on this issue.
I think we will disable detection on the folder and keep the system start entries.
Changes will be effective with the upcoming update tomorrow.