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A scheduled virus scan does not run under Windows 2000 or XP

 

NOTE Note Windows 2000 and XP do not require user accounts to create a password when software is installed. However, the Windows Task Scheduler does require that users have a password for any scheduled events to run. If a scheduled scan is not configured with a user name and password, then the scan will not run.
 

STEP 1
  Print the document

 
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STEP 2
  Create a password for Windows Task Scheduler
1
Restart the computer in Safe mode, and then log on as Administrator.
2
Create a password for each of your Windows user accounts, and then restart the computer in Normal mode.
3
Log on as the user that you want the scheduled task to run for.
4
On the Windows desktop, click Start > Programs (or All Programs) > Accessories > System Tools > Scheduled Tasks.
5
Right-click the Norton AntiVirus task, and then select Properties.
6
Verify that your computer and user name is correctly entered in the Run as box. If not, supply the correct information.
7
Click Set password.
8
Enter the password for the user who was logged in to both windows, and then click OK.
9
Click OK.
10
Restart the computer.
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Repeat these steps for each user that you created a password for.
STEP 3
  Delete the Norton AntiVirus scan from the Windows Task Scheduler
1
Verify that you are logged on as Computer Administrator.
2
On the Windows desktop, click Start > Programs (or All Programs) > Accessories > System Tools > Scheduled Tasks.
3
Right-click the Norton AntiVirus task, and then click Delete.
4
Close the Windows Task Scheduler.
STEP 4
  Create a scheduled scan in Norton AntiVirus
1
Start Norton AntiVirus.
If Norton AntiVirus is installed as part of Norton SystemWorks or Norton Internet Security, then start that program.
2
In the left pane, click Norton AntiVirus if it is listed.
If it is not listed, go on to the next step.
3
In the left pane, click Scan for Viruses.
4
In the right pane, click the icon to the right of Scan my computer.
5
On the Schedule tab, fill in the Schedule Task, Start time, and Schedule Task Daily fields, and then click OK.
STEP 5
  Add your Windows password to the Norton AntiVirus task in the Windows Task Scheduler
1
On the Windows desktop, click Start > Programs (or All Programs) > Accessories > System Tools > Scheduled Tasks.
2
Right-click the Norton AntiVirus task, and then select Properties.
3
Verify that your computer and user name is correctly entered in the Run as: box. If not, enter the correct information.
4
Click Set password.
5
Enter your password in the Password and Confirm Password fields, and then click OK.
6
Click OK to close the Properties window.
7
Restart the computer.

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Document ID: 2001110119375006
Last Modified: 10/10/2006
Date Created: 11/01/2001
Operating System(s): Windows 2000, Windows XP
Product(s): Norton AntiVirus 2003, Norton AntiVirus 2003 Professional Edition, Norton AntiVirus 2004, Norton AntiVirus 2004 Professional, Norton AntiVirus 2005, Norton AntiVirus 2005 3 User License, Norton AntiVirus 2006

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