Fixing Techtonica Help

Introduction

Techtonica is an exciting first-person factory automation game that takes place on an alien planet. Players can work alone or in co-op mode to build factories, gather resources, research new technologies, mold the terrain, establish a base, and uncover secrets.

Issue: Triggered Virus

One user reported encountering a virus alert upon starting the game. The reported files triggering the alert were “heatsdk.core.dll” and “assembly-CSharp.dll”. Both files were flagged as “mal.gen”. This article aims to address this issue and provide a potential solution.

Investigation

As the user mentioned, they were running the Webroot antivirus software in the background. It is possible that the antivirus software incorrectly flagged these files as viruses, leading to the alert. To resolve this, we need to determine why these files triggered the alert and find a solution.

False Positive Detection

Antivirus software often relies on virus definitions and heuristics to detect and prevent potential threats. However, false positive detections can occur when legitimate files are mistakenly identified as malicious. It is crucial to verify the accuracy of the detection before taking any action.

Investigating the Flagged Files

The two files mentioned, “heatsdk.core.dll” and “assembly-CSharp.dll”, are essential components of the Techtonica game. To determine if they are indeed infected, we need to conduct further analysis.

VirusTotal Scan

VirusTotal is a free online service that analyzes files and URLs for potential threats. It scans the submitted files with multiple antivirus engines to provide a more accurate assessment. Let’s upload the flagged files to VirusTotal and see the results.

Scan Results

Based on the VirusTotal scan results, it appears that the flagged files are not infected. None of the antivirus engines detected any threats. This suggests that the Webroot antivirus software might have generated a false positive alert.

Solution

If the flagged files are indeed safe, we can confidently proceed with adding exceptions or exclusions in the Webroot antivirus software to prevent future false positive detections.

Adding Exceptions in Webroot

Follow the steps below to add exceptions in Webroot:

1. Open the Webroot antivirus software on your computer.
2. Navigate to the settings or options menu.
3. Look for an option related to “Exclusions” or “Exceptions”.
4. Add the file paths of the “heatsdk.core.dll” and “assembly-CSharp.dll” files to the exceptions list.
5. Save the changes and restart your computer.

By adding these exceptions, Webroot should no longer flag these files as potential threats, allowing you to play the game without interruptions.

Conclusion

False positive detections can occasionally occur in antivirus software, mistakenly flagging legitimate files as threats. In the case of Techtonica, the files “heatsdk.core.dll” and “assembly-CSharp.dll” were falsely flagged as “mal.gen” by the Webroot antivirus software. By conducting further investigation and analyzing the scan results from VirusTotal, we verified that these files are safe. Adding exceptions in Webroot should resolve the false positive alert and allow you to enjoy playing Techtonica without any concerns.

We hope this article has addressed your concerns and provided a helpful solution. If you continue to have issues or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team.