Sometimes QuickText triggers a warning from antivirus or firewall software. This is a false positive.
Why does this happen? #
QuickText uses VBA macros and runs small scripts in the background to send SMS. Some antivirus tools flag any file that automates tasks or opens a command prompt, even if it’s safe. This is common for tools built with macros or automation.
Is QuickText safe? #
Yes. I monitor QuickText on VirusTotal every day. Most major antivirus tools like Kaspersky and Windows Defender show it as clean. Sometimes a smaller antivirus will flag it. When that happens, I submit a false positive report to the vendor. In some cases, I don’t get a response, so the warning may stay active for a while.
You can check today’s scan here:
View VirusTotal Scan
1/75 engines detected this file. Last checked: August 26, 2026
What should you do? #
- If your antivirus or firewall warns you, please contact me at contact@pythonandvba.com. Let me know which program shows the warning so I can report it.
- You can also add QuickText as an exception in your antivirus settings if you trust the file.
- If you’re not comfortable with this, let me know and I’ll help you out.
