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Norton AntiVirus 2003 Auto-Protect is disabled on startup

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STEP 1
  Print this page

 
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STEP 2
  Run an Online virus scan
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Click on the button to run an online virus scan. RUN IT NOW
 
  • When you are asked if you want to run the software, be sure to click Run.
  • If you see a yellow bar at the top of the window with a message about ActiveX controls, click the bar and then click Install ActiveX control. When a small box appears, click Install.
2
When the Security Check Web page opens, click GO.
3
When you are asked, always click START, Next, or Install.
4
Allow the scan to run. The scan can take thirty minutes or longer. Do not interrupt the scan.
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When the scan finishes, if any problems were found, you will be given links to more information.
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If no problems were found, return to this page and go to STEP 3.
STEP 3
  Disable and then re-enable Auto-Protect
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Start Norton AntiVirus.
If Norton AntiVirus is part of Norton Internet Security or Norton SystemWorks, then start that product.
2
Click Options. If you see a menu, then click Norton AntiVirus.
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Under System, click Auto-Protect.
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Under How to stay protected, uncheck Run at System Startup.
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Click OK.
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Restart the computer. Go to line 7.
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Start Norton AntiVirus.
If Norton AntiVirus is part of Norton Internet Security or Norton SystemWorks, then start that product.
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Click Options. If you see a menu, then click Norton AntiVirus.
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Under System, click Auto-Protect.
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Under How to stay protected, check Run at System Startup.
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Click OK.
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Restart the computer.

 

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Document ID: 2002101608291506
Last Modified: 10/17/2006
Date Created: 10/15/2002
Operating System(s): Windows XP Home Edition
Product(s): Norton AntiVirus 2003, Norton AntiVirus 2003 Professional Edition

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