Error: "LU1856 LiveUpdate was unable to access the file it downloaded"

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Error: "LU1856 LiveUpdate was unable to access the file it downloaded"

You see this message when LiveUpdate cannot download virus definitions. In most cases, the problem resolves itself if you wait 24 hours, and then run LiveUpdate again. In the meantime, we can download virus definitions for you.

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STEP 1
Print this page

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STEP 2
Download and run Intelligent Updater

Run a tool to update your virus definitions. RUN IT NOW

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Document ID: 2004011913331113
Last Modified: 05/01/2008
Date Created: 01/19/2004
Product(s): LiveUpdate 3.0