#63 installing WinPython-32bit-3.3.2.1.exe triggers virus alert in avast antivirus

[Anonymous]

Originally created by: philip_...@ntlworld.com

What steps will reproduce the problem?

1. Installing 32bit binary on windows 7 64bit enterprise with avast anti-virus installed and up to date.

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What is the expected output? What do you see instead?

Expected WinPython to install fully.

Instead \WinPython-32-bit-3.3.2.1\Lib\site-packages\mahotas\_morph.pyd detected as containing Win32:Evo-gen [Susp] and moved to virus chest.

The rest of the package seems to install fine.

What version of the product are you using? On what operating system?

WinPython-32bit-3.3.2.1 on windows 7 64-bit enterprise

Please provide any additional information below.

I'm guessing there's nothing actually wrong and it's just avast being cautious, but thought it worth mentioning as I couldn't see it in the current issues list