CMD Keeps Repeating Command in Batch File and Avast Scanned A Virus in It

Question

My CMD keeps repeating my command again and again and again in my batch file, without running the command.

ex: the batch file i wrote was

shutdown /s /f /t 001

and the CMD window would appear like this

And Avast suddenly appeared . . .

I tried running sfc /scannow, but it didn't worked.

Malware or False positive ?

Anyone please help me .

Answer 1

I'm unsure as to what your purpose is in using this shutdown command, but if you're trying to create a quick shutdown method then it is not necessary to do so using a batch file. You can instead create a new shortcut and enter the command as the shortcut's location. Assuming you are using Windows 7 or later, the proper syntax (depending on what it is you want to do) would be as follows:

shutdown:

shutdown.exe /s /t 00

restart:

shutdown.exe /r /t 00

hibernate:

shutdown.exe /h

Click next, enter the appropriate name of the shortcut type and then click finish. You can of course add to or change the commands as needed.

Also, the sfc /scannow command is a System File Checker tool which is used to scan for and replace/repair any missing or corrupted system files. It's not necessary to use in this particular case. As the previous poster mentioned, this is definitely a false positive, and in any case if you still choose to run the command via .bat or .exe, you'll most likely need to add the file to the exclusions list in Avast. Just be sure that you are using the proper syntax.

Answer 2

Hi B3AN5J

Definitely a false positive, you should add your bat file to the exclusions in Avast . . .

Answer 3

Dear DaveM121 and FRX ValaK,

Thank you for answering my question.

I hope it'll work and help me in the future similar problems.

Rgds,

B3AN5J