Error: "Microdefs Error" while downloading virus definitions using LiveUpdate after upgrading to Mac OS X 10.3.9

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Error: "Microdefs Error" while downloading virus definitions using LiveUpdate after upgrading to Mac OS X 10.3.9

Get the latest version of LiveUpdate

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Start LiveUpdate.

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Click Customize this Update Session.

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In the list of available updates, uncheck all products except LiveUpdate.

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Click Update.

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In the Summary window, quit LiveUpdate.
The old version of LiveUpdate remains in memory until you quit the program.
If you see either of the following error messages, then read Error: "There are pieces missing from LiveUpdate. Try reinstalling LiveUpdate." after upgrading to Mac OS X 10.3.9.":

"There are pieces missing from LiveUpdate. Try reinstalling LiveUpdate."
"Updating Error. There was an error performing the update."

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Document ID: 2005041811485611
Last Modified: 10/24/2006
Date Created: 04/18/2005
Operating System(s): Mac OS X 10.3.9
Product(s): Norton AntiVirus 9.0 - Mac, Norton AntiVirus 9.0 Mac - Enterprise