McAfee gives "Malicious Script" warning for EXE?

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When I autorun the CD, or run the main exe file, MAfee gives a suspect/malicious script warning. Is there something unusual about the Exe file that should cause this? I have never had this with another game.

Thanks!
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Yes, the devs already mentioned this. The launcher uses a VB Script. When McAfee is set to scan VB Scripts, it detects all such uses of VB Script like that as "Malicious Scripts". You should just ignore it.
Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top
If you are realy worried about it you can simply create a new shortcut to the galciv2.exe in the \Galciv2 forlder and use it to launch the game.
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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top
Stop using this stupid costly antiviruses
McAfee, Norton , some others ... they just making problems , try AVAST! ( http://www.avast.com/ ) , Home edition is free , system load is low and it's a very effective antivirus.

It's not a "commercisls" I just hate to see people spending a lot of money on this problematic antiviruses while there are few completely free for personal use and they are better.
Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top
Lord KiRon is right. Mcafee/Norton are garbage. Try either Avast or AVG 7. Free and better.
Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top
Yep, agreed that Mcafee/Norton are garbage. Personally I perfer AVG 7, I have been using it for 2 years now and it is so much better. Another thing is that they have free update instead of running out and making you pay money.