Re: [OT] No new virus definitions for weeks

From: Terry Pinnell (terrypinDELETE_at_THESEdial.pipex.com)
Date: 09/18/04 

Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2004 09:44:01 +0100

"Walter Harley" <walterh@cafewalterNOSPAM.com> wrote:

>One solution you might consider would be to (temporarily or not) uninstall
>NAV, and install another virus checker such as Grisoft's AVG (which happens
>to be both excellent and free for home use). Or run one of the various
>online virus checkers. That'll help give you some confidence that your
>problems don't stem from being currently infected.

A sound suggestion, thanks, that's the way I'm beginning to think. I
have now revisited the Symantec site and re-installed LU, so I'll see
what if any effect that has. But, as I may have mentioned before, I'm
becoming increasingly disenchanted with Symantec so may switch. AVG
sounds attractive, as one of problems with NAV is the pressure at
subscription renewal time. 

-- 
Terry, West Sussex, UK

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