How to update your virus definitions in Windows
Do you use a Macintosh computer? If you do, we have different instructions for you. MACINTOSH STEPS
You can run LiveUpdate to update virus definitions or you can use the Intelligent Updater to download them.
LiveUpdate. This is the easiest way to update definitions. The definitions file that LiveUpdate downloads is small. And, when you run LiveUpdate, you may be offered needed product updates as well.
- LiveUpdate virus definitions for Norton 2008 and newer are updated 3 times a day.
- LiveUpdate virus definitions for Norton 2006 and 2007 products are updated daily.
- LiveUpdate virus definitions for Norton 2005 and earlier products are updated weekly.
Intelligent Updater. This file is larger than the LiveUpdate file, so the download may take some time if you have a dial-up connection.
- Intelligent Updater virus definitions for Norton 2008 and later are updated 3 times a day.
- Intelligent Updater virus definitions for Norton 2007 and earlier are updated daily.
This solution requires that you use Internet Explorer. If this page is open in any other Web browser, open it in Internet Explorer.
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Run LiveUpdate |
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I use Windows Vista |
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- Start your Norton product.
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- In the left pane, under Quick Tasks, click Run LiveUpdate.
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- In the User Account Control window, click Continue.
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- Click Next.
- LiveUpdate will install all available updates.
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I use Windows XP/2000/Me/98 |
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- Run LiveUpdate again until you see the message that all products are up-to-date.
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Do you want to run LiveUpdate from your Norton product? LEARN HOW | |
This solution requires that you use Internet Explorer. If this page is open in any other Web browser, open it in Internet Explorer.
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Download and run Intelligent Updater |
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Run a tool to update your virus definitions. RUN IT NOW
Do you want to download the Intelligent Updater definitions manually? LEARN HOW |
Document ID: 2002021908382713
Last Modified: 04/15/2008
Date Created: 02/19/2002
Product(s): General