Outdated: They may not support the latest emulator features.

Troubleshoot specific or performance drops.

Searching for "PS3 Emulator V1.1.7" strongly indicates you are likely encountering scam software or malware

Legally Dubious: Distributing copyrighted system files is against Sony’s terms of service.

Version V1.1.7 is quite old. The current stable version of RPCS3 is significantly more advanced. However, the firmware installation process remains identical across all versions.

Because you downloaded a fake BIOS from a third-party site. The legitimate PS3UPDAT.PUP from Sony will not trigger antivirus warnings.