Make sure your virus definitions are updated

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    Originally Posted By RoadTrip

    Everyone should make sure their virus definitions are updated. I was having a lot of trouble at this site last night; after clicking to read a couple of posts my computer would lock up and I would have to reboot to re-establish my network connection. I remembered reading about a nasty Trojan Horse virus that was currently making the rounds, so I went to the Symantec/Norton website to update my definitions.

    I just installed the new definitions and came to this site. Within 5 minutes now the anti-virus software has blocked the Trojan Horse twice. I haven’t experienced the problem yet at the other websites I visit, but I’m sure it is only a matter of time.
     
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    Originally Posted By Big Thunder

    thanks for the tip, the Norton on my lap top expires this weekend and my company said they dont want me to renew Norton as they have some other system for it. I could have been in a frustrating situation. I will update my Norton on home PC now

    thnx
     
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    Originally Posted By FaMulan

    My Norton does auto-updates, thankfully, and one ran this morning.
     
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    Originally Posted By bloona

    Thanks,I have just updated too.
     
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    Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom

    I heard there are some new virus going around. I always try to stay on top of this stuff.
     

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