Compilation fails using a PowerBuilder PBR

Symptom

Cannot compile an application with a PowerBuilder Resource File containing a lot of images.

An error message indicates that some images cannot be found in the compilation folder.

Environment

PowerBuilder

Symantec Endpoint Protection antivirus

Reproducing the Issue

1. Install PowerBuilder on a machine.

2. Install Symantec Endpoint Protection on same machine.

3. Create a template PowerBuilder application with a PBR containing a lot of images (more than 30).

4. In the Project Painter, Associate the PBR with the EXE.

5. Compile the Project Painter.

Cause

Symantec Endpoint Protection is detecting PowerBuilder process as an erroneous virus.

Solution

Uninstall Symantec Endpoint Protection antivirus (disabling it was not enough).