Norton AntiVirus 2003 Auto-Protect is disabled on startup
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Print this page |
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- We suggest that you print this page before you start. PRINT
- Because you must return to this page after you restart the computer, add this page to Favorites.
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Run an Online virus scan |
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- Click on the button to run an online virus scan. RUN IT NOW
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- 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.
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- When the Security Check Web page opens, click GO.
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- When you are asked, always click START, Next, or Install.
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- 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.
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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.
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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, uncheck Run at System Startup.
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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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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