bitdefender free edition false alarm?

[simonz93]

I don't know much about antivirus softwares. I recently downloaded a zipfile with an application file inside. Everytime upon scanning it, bitdefender detects the app as a virus and quarantines it. Upon checking with the author and several ppl who used it, they said it's safe and not a virus.

So my question is, is it possible for bitdefender to make a mistake and label a safe file as a virus? Under what circumstances does it do that? Should I use that file?

Thanks!

 

[CWEric]

Also a good idea to create a restore point before risking opening files your not confident about. And WOT I recommend.