Re: I Can't Download Any Virus or Security Updates

From: Bruce Chambers (bchambers_at_nospamcableone.net)
Date: 02/07/04 

Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 10:59:49 -0700

Greetings --

    Many of the newer viruses and worms disable antivirus
applications. Try using one or more of the free on-line scanners to
double-check your system.

Trend Micro - Free online virus Scan
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

McAfee Security - FreeScan
http://www.mcafee.com/myapps/mfs/default.asp

Symantec Security Check
http://security.symantec.com/ssc/home.asp

Bruce Chambers 

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"gg" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:c71701c3ed99$bc612c50$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> I think I have a virus, worm or trojan horse.  I keep
> seeing .exe files show up in my process task window.
>
> I've tried to download various XP updates and security
> stuff but all of it fails to update.
>
> I'm running Zone Alarm.  I've reduced all the protections
> in the hope of being able to download but updates still
> won't download.

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