Yeah, I didn't mean to imply that mIRC is a risk, but that this one file in particular is of enough risk for my anti-virus program to cause complications. I don't suppose you would know the function of the file I mentioned, would you? Is it necessary for the program to run?
EDIT: I hadn't realized that the file I mentioned was actually the executable itself; just a case of my mind not fully being there at the moment, sorry about that. So I suppose simply deleting the file would not be an option for me. It is very strange that this would suddenly be an issue, when I have been running mIRC without any conflicts between it and my anti-virus program for some time now.
I fear that if the virus protection is the source of my complications, then disabling it will not be sufficient, as the problem most likely occurs during installation. Other than the settings I currently have in place, I don't believe I can make mIRC any more accepted.
The program is customizable, but only to an extent, and I would prefer not to disable it altogether. I thank you for the time you have put towards helping me, 5618, and Bekar. If the two of you, or anyone else, would care to offer any more suggestions, I will certainly consider more possibilities.
Thanks again.