To improve security, we will soon start forcing password resets for any account that uses a weak password on the next login. If you have a weak password or a defunct email, please update it now to prevent future disruption.
That's not my experience. Most exe files pass my anti-virus just fine. Even most .exe launchers for .swf files pass unchallenged.
I mean doesn't matter to me either way - I ran the swf directly using adope's stand alone flash player. But disregarding virus warnings on the basis of "it always does that" is dangerous and wrong.
If any false positive looks like rootkit or boot virus and I am running one of my older rigs with MBR, I always scan it online to double check and make sure. Better be safe and sorry. Backing up files is okay, but once something screws up your OS, the hassle of formatting can easily take away half an hour from your precious time.