C++ McAfee quarantines simple code

[Sin74]

Hi,
I'm attempting to learn C++ using Dev-C++. When trying to run a simple "Hello World" with a name input prompt, McAfee keeps quarantining the file. Is there a fix for this?
Thanks.

 

[Malcolm]

Hi,
I'm attempting to learn C++ using Dev-C++. When trying to run a simple "Hello World" with a name input prompt, McAfee keeps quarantining the file. Is there a fix for this?
Thanks.

Hi there,

Great question. This issue happened a lot when I started to learn C++/C#. You will need to tell McAfee to ignore the program you are trying to make. I believe ignoring the IDE will do the trick, but I could be wrong. But here's a great resource from McAfee: https://service.mcafee.com/?articleId=TS100813&page=shell&shell=article-view it goes through how to stop McAfee from blocking apps and devices on Windows machines.

Let me know if that helped!

 

[Antero360]

Hi there,

Great question. This issue happened a lot when I started to learn C++/C#. You will need to tell McAfee to ignore the program you are trying to make. I believe ignoring the IDE will do the trick, but I could be wrong. But here's a great resource from McAfee: https://service.mcafee.com/?articleId=TS100813&page=shell&shell=article-view; it goes through how to stop McAfee from blocking apps and devices on Windows machines.

Let me know if that helped!

I think the better question is... what are you really trying to do with your code lol. McAfee, or any other AV/antimalware will only flag code that may have a signature similar to any known virus/malware...

 

[Malcolm]

I think the better question is... what are you really trying to do with your code lol. McAfee, or any other AV/antimalware will only flag code that may have a signature similar to any known virus/malware...

Haha, that's a secret. 😝 I normally got the security alert because the program or application was considered "Unknown Publisher". This could also be why @Sin74 keeps getting a security alert.

 

[Sin74]

Hi there,

Great question. This issue happened a lot when I started to learn C++/C#. You will need to tell McAfee to ignore the program you are trying to make. I believe ignoring the IDE will do the trick, but I could be wrong. But here's a great resource from McAfee: https://service.mcafee.com/?articleId=TS100813&page=shell&shell=article-view; it goes through how to stop McAfee from blocking apps and devices on Windows machines.

Let me know if that helped!

I've tried a few times since last night. Windows 10 laptop, iPhone, and iPad. That article won't load.

 

[Sin74]

I think the better question is... what are you really trying to do with your code lol. McAfee, or any other AV/antimalware will only flag code that may have a signature similar to any known virus/malware...

//Hello World
/*Sin74*/
#include <iostream>
using namespace std;
int main()
{
    string name;
    cout << "Please enter your name: " << endl;
    cin >> name;
    cout << "Hello, " << name << endl;
}

If that's a virus, imagine what I could do if I actually knew anything. 😀

 

[Malcolm]

I've tried a few times since last night. Windows 10 laptop, iPhone, and iPad. That article won't load.

It should work now. There was a pesky semi-colon at the end of the link which broke the hyperlink.

 

[Sin74]

It should work now. There was a pesky semi-colon at the end of the link which broke the hyperlink.

I'm almost embarrassed. I feel like I should have noticed that. I used to be so into the web coding and trouble-shooting my employer's site back then. I've lost a lot. 🙁

Anyway, that seems to have done the trick. McAfee had no comment this time. Thanks!

 

[Malcolm]

I'm almost embarrassed. I feel like I should have noticed that. I used to be so into the web coding and trouble-shooting my employer's site back then. I've lost a lot. 🙁

Anyway, that seems to have done the trick. McAfee had no comment this time. Thanks!

Haha it's all good, it happens from time to time with me! Happy this helped you resolve your issue! 🙂