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Hidden extension - files with hidden extensions may appear to be e.g. pictures, but in fact
they are executable files (e.g. picture.jpg.exe). The second extension is not visible in
Windows by default, and AVG Internet Security 2012 reports such files to prevent them
being opened accidentaly.
Improper file path - if an important system file is running from other than the default path (
e.g. winlogon.exe running from other than Windows folder), AVG Internet Security 2012
reports this discrepancy. In some cases, viruses use names of standard system processes
to make their presence less apparent in the system.
Locked file - the reported file is locked, thus cannot be scanned by AVG Internet
Security 2012. This usually means that a file is constantly being used by the system (e.g.
swap file).
12.8. Virus Vault
Virus Vault is a safe environment for the management of suspect/infected objects detected during
AVG tests. Once an infected object is detected during scanning, and AVG is not able to heal it
automatically, you are asked to decide what is to be done with the suspect object. The
recommended solution is to move the object to the Virus Vault for further treatment. The main
purpose of the Virus Vault is to keep any deleted file for a certain period of time, so that you can
make sure you do not need the file any more in its original location. Should you find out that the file
absence causes problems, you can send the file in question to analysis, or restore it to the original
location.
The Virus vault interface opens in a separate window and offers an overview of the information on
quarantined infected objects: