Error: "Norton AntiVirus was unable to start the Instant Messenger scanner . . . " (3021,2)

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Error: "Norton AntiVirus was unable to start the Instant Messenger scanner . . . " (3021,2)

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Document ID: 2003120315224606
Last Modified: 01/23/2008
Date Created: 12/03/2003
Operating System(s): Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Product(s): Norton AntiVirus 2004, Norton AntiVirus 2004 Professional