My BrowserHelperObject is detected by avg as a malware, what is going wrong

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I'm building a BrowserHelperObject in C++ for Internet Explorer 8. It is a friendly add-on that gives you functionality in a sidebar.

The thing is that when you download the add-on executable from the web, AVG (AntiVirusGuard) detects the executable file as a malware. I did a lot of research and I can't find a way to not being seen as a bad malware. I know that BrowserHelperObject are often seen as malware, but mine is just a good and friendly add-on.

Does anyone as info on how antivirus detection works and what can I do to prevent being seen as a malware. What has to be done to the BHO to pass avg detection?

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited Jul 25 '12 at 05:38

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You need to submit your installer to AVG for them to add to their whitelist.

edited Jul 25 '12 at 05:38

Sathyajith Bhat

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answered May 28 '10 at 21:43

Daisetsu

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Thank you Daisetsu, that was something i needed to know. You rock ! – BHOdevelopper May 30 '10 at 23:41

My BrowserHelperObject is detected by avg as a malware, what is going wrong

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