Please do not let this happen to you! If you do not use Java, uninstall it. If you do, please make sure that you have it set to ask you before it even turns on (which may not even be an option…). Just be careful while browsing the internet!

EDIT BY JARJAR2940: I do confirm this post. It’s not only with MANERS, it also happened with me today. I realized that my computer was running slow so I ran a virus scan. It found 5 Trojans of Java’s cache files in my Program Data folder. As Maners said, make sure to either uninstall it or set it so your computer asks if it wants to run Java.

(So you know, I did do my research, and the reason for this is that engine.exe and another .exe file are now “covered” by security that some viruses also use. In other words, this is to protect the game from more hackers.)

The fix? Well, if you have AVG, simply turn off your “Resident Shield” and you are set (you might want to put it back on when you are done playing though). Other security software might have similar set-ups where you can allow it (BTW, ignoring/allowing on AVG does NOT work) or you can turn off that part of the security. Also, “killing” your security may not work either; I have had reports from a Norton user that even when he turns it off it still doesn’t work/crashes. My guess is that it is still running in the background.

My best recommendation would be to get AVG Free (for free, obviously at http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage), after uninstalling your old security of course,and turn off the “Resident Shield” (turn it back on when you are done playing!). I would, though, like to mention that though it is a solid defense against viruses, it is NOT as good as the pay-to-own software that takes up all your CPU and RAM. But, if you like speed, performance, and a good (non-existent) price, this would be perfect for you. (I say this from experience. I, my friends, and my family’s professional [literally] computer expert all use it).

Please comment to this post if you found a go around for other security softwares. Thanks ^-^.

EDIT: This fix apparently only works with the newest version of AVG Free (AVG Free 9), which just came out. Most people have AVG Free 8.5, so this is the perfect time to upgrade, again, for free.