McAfee Virus: McAfee DAT 5958 Reports False Svchost.exe Virus
Users of McAfee Virus scanning software who updated their definition files this morning to McAfee DAT 5958 found themselves in the unfortunate situation of getting a false svchost.exe virus report. There is no reason to get payday loans online to pay for a computer expert to fix the McAfee virus, though. Instead, McAfee DAT 5958 has already been replaced by the company, and the issue workaround is relatively simple.
McAfee virus update happened at 6 a.m.
At 6 a.m. on April 21, McAfee released its virus-definition update DAT 5958. When Windows XP McAfee users downloaded DAT 5958, they got a report that svchost.exe virus was infecting their computer. The file was falsely accused of being a virus, though, it was actually an essential Windows XP operating system file. If McAfee users chose to "fix" the problem, though, their computer would give them the blue screen of death or shut down.
McAfee virus fixes
The McAfee virus reports caused the company to immediately release fixes and solutions. The McAfee virus Security Updates page was immediately updated with DAT file 5959. If you did not take immediate action when your computer reported an svchost.exe virus, you may just need to update your McAfee DAT 5958 file to DAT 5959 to fix the issue. If you run McAfee virus scanning software, make sure you are running DAT 5959, and keep your virus definitions file - DAT file - up to date.
Ensuring a fix for the McAfee virus
If McAfee did cause your computer to crash, or it quarantined the false svchost.exe virus, you will want to fix the problem before applying for a low rate personal loan. While there are no known security risks associated with the McAfee virus, your Windows XP computer could quit working or shut down. Two full walkthroughs of solutions to the McAfee virus are available the McAfee virus website. If your computer is still functioning properly, then a McAfee automatic update should install the new DAT file.
Sources
McAfee virus Security Updates page
http://www.McAfee.com/apps/downloads/security_updates/dat.asp?region=us&segment=enterprise
McAfee virus website
http://vil.nai.com/vil/5958_false.htm
