Trying to find a solution for a TV tuner software now that Windows 10 has dropped mediacenter. Went to download NextPVR and Norton gave a security warning on the device. Does anybody know if NextPVR is really a security concern, or if there is a better Windows Media center replacement?
1. NextPVR 101
NextPVR is a... video recorder application for Microsoft Windows, making it easy to watch or record live tv (TV)
2. Personally, the install process might be another problem: it's been set to change Windows Firewall settings automatically.
3. The offcial setup file NPVRSetup_3_4_8.exe (SH256, 5e7577b6b8c6dfa2582dab064c3903b7f0cd7987ef0e0e6e0fe0a0e6d28c7405) has also been detected as RISKWARE, according to the VirusTotal report above. U had better also avoid other risky options such as this Rich Media Player in the internet. Just make the best of the said VirusTotal web site so you can effectively prevent badware from landing on your computer.
redfeather8: or if there is a better Windows Media center replacement?
FWIW ~ http://winaero.com/blog/windows-media-center-for-windows-10-anniversary-update/
FWIW ~ http://www.howtogeek.com/258695/how-to-install-windows-media-center-on-windows-10/
FWIW ~ http://www.thegreenbutton.tv/forums/viewforum.php?f=97
Clarification on WS.Reputation.1 detection
https://community.norton.com/forums/clarification-wsreputation1-detection
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For second opinion choose File and/or Search hash at VirusTotal and/or submit to Symantec for review analysis > see > How to report false positives
Is there any way to find out what the issues are that caused NextPVR to be flagged? I don't know if I can trust it. I think so, but I'd like to know why Norton has made this decision
yes, that is what was flagged
Note: don't know if this is your item, you'll know by >> from Norton toaster > More Details > Copy to Clipboard > paste [and/or] from Norton Quarantine > More Options > Copy to Clipboard > paste
Filename: npvrsetup_3_4_8.exe Removed
Threat name: WS.Reputation.1
Threat type: Insight Network Threat. There are many indications that this file is untrustworthy and therefore not safe
Many Users
Thousands of users in the Norton Community have used this file.
Mature: This file was released 1 year 1 month ago.
Medium: This file risk is medium.
File Thumbprint - SHA:
5e7577b6b8c6dfa2582dab064c3903b7f0cd7987ef0e0e6e0fe0a0e6d28c7405
Clarification on WS.Reputation.1 detection
https://community.norton.com/forums/clarification-wsreputation1-detection
For second opinion choose File and/or Search hash at VirusTotal and/or submit to Symantec for review analysis > see > How to report false positives
If you trust NextPVR, you may Restore from Quarantine or (temp) turn Off Download Intelligence.