What is AVScanner.ini

[Timotei_1]

Hi, i wanted to check what was in my C: disk, when i came across an odd .ini file that wasn't there before called AVScanner.ini.
I've googled what it was and i am pretty sure it's some sort of malware, but i don't know how it got there i've that people get it from from those "windows is broken repair it with this too" but i haven't clicked it lately (the AVScanner.ini i think is new in the partition)

Cheers

 

[dudio]

An .ini file can be opened with Notepad to see what it is.
Right Click on the file and choose "Open With", then select Notepad.
Hopefully the text will give you a clue what it is.
Also, try running MalwareBytes (free) to see if it finds any bad stuff on your computer.

 

[Timotei_1]

An .ini file can be opened with Notepad to see what it is.
Right Click on the file and choose "Open With", then select Notepad.
Hopefully the text will give you a clue what it is.
Also, try running MalwareBytes (free) to see if it finds any bad stuff on your computer.

i have already opened it, i think they are just some variebles for another program but i don't know what program
it said this
[product]
product_affid=739

Edit: i have also scanned said .ini file with bitdefender, no threats found

 

[johnnyq1233]

Have you had AVG installed on your pc?
I think this file is related to this anti-virus program...

 

[Timotei_1]

Have you had AVG installed on your pc?
I think this file is related to this anti-virus program...

no, but i installed recently ccleaner maybe it's realted

 

[dudio]

There is a bad AVScanner out there and this may just be leftovers from it.
Run MalwareBytes as I said and also your Windows Defender. An .ini file on it's own is no harm