Is it be possible to get a virus via a Microsoft download?
From: Kenny (ksdaniels_at_bellsouth.net)
Date: 10/27/03
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Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2003 17:34:07 -0800
Tonight I installed Norton System Works 2004. Next I ran a
full scan on the system which came up clean.
Then I went to Microsoft's update web site and downloaded
all the current patches & updates for XP. During the
download, Norton jumped in and identified a
virus: "W32WELCHIA.WORM" and said that it affected the
file: "DLL HOST.EXE".
I have had the alert come up several times since. I am not
sure what the file "DLL HOST.EXE" does, but all
indications are that it is damaged and cannot be repaired.
Can I get a virus while downloading from MICROSOFT'S
website?
Kenny
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