Trojan Horse with CSS?

**Clefspeare** · 07-07-2007, 11:43 PM

I am having some troubles with steam/counterstrike. When I try to open Counter Strike, I get a Norton pop up that says it automatically blocked a Trojan horse and then the game says that the game is currently unavailable.

Anybody know what is going on? Because I am kind of concerned, I don't know if it is just steam or something.

Trooper · 07-07-2007, 11:52 PM

Ive read across more then one forum that many people are having this issue. No one can pin it down yet and its not just CSS, dod and a couple other HL2 mods are having issues.

Only thing related is the fact norton is involved.

**Clefspeare** · 07-08-2007, 12:10 AM

Yeah, it just started happening today. I don't know what's up.

Black_V!per · 07-08-2007, 06:40 AM

Ever wonder if maybe Norton is the Trojan? Kinda seems so to me... *Wink*

Trooper · 07-08-2007, 08:30 AM

black i was thinking the same thing actually..lol

From what ive read on forums if you go into your norton and disable "script blocking" that should do the trick. Next uninstall norton and download AVG. You will be happier.

**I.R. Hogan** · 07-08-2007, 09:22 AM

nerd had the same problem you need to manually clean out your Temp files, Temporary internet Files and Cookies then reboot run norton again with steam turned off, Then reboot again. then try steam

Toy Poodle · 07-08-2007, 11:35 AM

lol i was having this same problem and ive just cleaned out my tmp folders last night but have not tried source yet. Anyways nortan is still way better then AVG. AVG hindered my comp more then helped it.

Spimby · 07-08-2007, 01:34 PM

I'm having the same problem, and it just started yesterday 7/7/2007. I shut off the Norton auto-protect and it allowed me to launch CS. I then copied the temp file to a flash drive and scanned the file with Avast! It had no problem with the file. I also uploaded it to Kapersky's site and it said it found no problem with with the file. Looks like Norton updated their virus defs and now thinks this thing is a virus. It does look like some sort of application though... it's weird. the first line of the temp file says "This cannot be run in DOS mode".

Anyone have a solution?

Trooper · 07-08-2007, 03:06 PM

There is no virus. Steam is tripping the script blocking "feature" in norton. If you disable that "script blocking" You wil be find. Another solution is to delete norton and install AVG, alot better then norton and uses half as many resources.

HairyNevus · 07-08-2007, 05:56 PM

Yeah, I think it's funny that in order for Norton to prevent bad programs from taking over your system and preventing you from using it...Norton has to take over your system and prevent you from using it. I was getting this problem, too. Think I'll give the Symantec forums an earful about this.

**Clefspeare** · 07-08-2007, 06:41 PM

What is wrong with Norton? My dad works for symantec and there has never been any problems with this.

Trooper · 07-08-2007, 06:45 PM

Norton uses Twice as many resources as it needs, bad optimization. Simple test you can do. Run Norton system scan and then try to do anything, next download and install AVG, do the same scan and try again. I can bet you will a major proformance difference by using AVG, and AVG is free.

Ive had many jobs where norton just dint catch all or any of the issues, viruses. But installing avg got more then half of them on the first scan. Never liked norton, does more then it actually should. Blocks programs, doesnt find everything.

**Sir-Nerd** · 07-08-2007, 08:51 PM

How do i do that? This thing is causing a lot of swearing from my dad.

**Sir-Nerd** · 07-08-2007, 08:59 PM

Nevermind I got it working. Thanks guys.

FreaKen · 07-08-2007, 11:16 PM

LOL This just started happening to me today( Date 7/8/07)
I i have Norton as well and ive been deleting trojans allllllllllllllll day long.
I delete the trojan's OVER OVER and OVER again then thay come back.

What is AVG?

I want to know where i can get this AVG so when i get the aproval of my parents ill Uninstall Norton and put AVG on.

07-07-2007, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Clefspeare Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,093	Trojan Horse with CSS? I am having some troubles with steam/counterstrike. When I try to open Counter Strike, I get a Norton pop up that says it automatically blocked a Trojan horse and then the game says that the game is currently unavailable. Anybody know what is going on? Because I am kind of concerned, I don't know if it is just steam or something.

07-07-2007, 11:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,637	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? Ive read across more then one forum that many people are having this issue. No one can pin it down yet and its not just CSS, dod and a couple other HL2 mods are having issues. Only thing related is the fact norton is involved. __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

07-08-2007, 12:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Clefspeare Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,093	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? Yeah, it just started happening today. I don't know what's up.

07-08-2007, 06:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Black_V!per Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kingman AZ. Age: 20 Posts: 1,445	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? Ever wonder if maybe Norton is the Trojan? Kinda seems so to me... Wink __________________ Start counting, when you reach infinity tell me. If you can read this you've got to much time on your hands.

07-08-2007, 08:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,637	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? black i was thinking the same thing actually..lol From what ive read on forums if you go into your norton and disable "script blocking" that should do the trick. Next uninstall norton and download AVG. You will be happier. __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

07-08-2007, 09:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
I.R. Hogan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth, tx Age: 47 Posts: 357	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? nerd had the same problem you need to manually clean out your Temp files, Temporary internet Files and Cookies then reboot run norton again with steam turned off, Then reboot again. then try steam __________________ I.R. Hogan \|TG\| Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable procures success to the weak and esteem to all. CSS SOP'S,TACTICAL GAMER FAQ,PCS PLAYER STANDARDS SERVER ADMINS Become a Supporting Member It Pays To Pay !

07-08-2007, 11:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Toy Poodle Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 377	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? lol i was having this same problem and ive just cleaned out my tmp folders last night but have not tried source yet. Anyways nortan is still way better then AVG. AVG hindered my comp more then helped it.

07-08-2007, 01:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Spimby Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? I'm having the same problem, and it just started yesterday 7/7/2007. I shut off the Norton auto-protect and it allowed me to launch CS. I then copied the temp file to a flash drive and scanned the file with Avast! It had no problem with the file. I also uploaded it to Kapersky's site and it said it found no problem with with the file. Looks like Norton updated their virus defs and now thinks this thing is a virus. It does look like some sort of application though... it's weird. the first line of the temp file says "This cannot be run in DOS mode". Anyone have a solution?

07-08-2007, 03:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,637	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? There is no virus. Steam is tripping the script blocking "feature" in norton. If you disable that "script blocking" You wil be find. Another solution is to delete norton and install AVG, alot better then norton and uses half as many resources. __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

07-08-2007, 05:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
HairyNevus Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 19 Posts: 869	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? Yeah, I think it's funny that in order for Norton to prevent bad programs from taking over your system and preventing you from using it...Norton has to take over your system and prevent you from using it. I was getting this problem, too. Think I'll give the Symantec forums an earful about this. __________________ "Adios...blimp" -Assy McGee "All of the body parts they will never find, except all the peices that I saved." -Dickie Moist "Mmmmm, Duraflame." -Mountain Man "I don't like Sci-Fi, I love LOVE LOVE it!" - Gordon Crisp

07-08-2007, 06:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
Clefspeare Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,093	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? What is wrong with Norton? My dad works for symantec and there has never been any problems with this.

07-08-2007, 06:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
Trooper Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my wifes house......if she says i can Age: 25 Posts: 8,637	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? Norton uses Twice as many resources as it needs, bad optimization. Simple test you can do. Run Norton system scan and then try to do anything, next download and install AVG, do the same scan and try again. I can bet you will a major proformance difference by using AVG, and AVG is free. Ive had many jobs where norton just dint catch all or any of the issues, viruses. But installing avg got more then half of them on the first scan. Never liked norton, does more then it actually should. Blocks programs, doesnt find everything. __________________ that sounds like a good idea trooper. -Vulcan

07-08-2007, 08:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sir-Nerd Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In the middle of North Ohio Posts: 1,007	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? How do i do that? This thing is causing a lot of swearing from my dad. __________________ Men are basically smart or dumb and lazy or ambitious. The dumb and ambitious ones are dangerous and I get rid of them. The dumb and lazy ones I give mundane duties. The smart ambitious ones I put on my staff. The smart and lazy ones I make my commanders. When you can't run anymore, you crawl and when you can't do that, you find someone to carry you.

07-08-2007, 08:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sir-Nerd Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In the middle of North Ohio Posts: 1,007	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? Nevermind I got it working. Thanks guys. __________________ Men are basically smart or dumb and lazy or ambitious. The dumb and ambitious ones are dangerous and I get rid of them. The dumb and lazy ones I give mundane duties. The smart ambitious ones I put on my staff. The smart and lazy ones I make my commanders. When you can't run anymore, you crawl and when you can't do that, you find someone to carry you.

07-08-2007, 11:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
FreaKen Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 15	Re: Trojan Horse with CSS? LOL This just started happening to me today( Date 7/8/07) I i have Norton as well and ive been deleting trojans allllllllllllllll day long. I delete the trojan's OVER OVER and OVER again then thay come back. What is AVG? I want to know where i can get this AVG so when i get the aproval of my parents ill Uninstall Norton and put AVG on.

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