Re: Web Virus Scan

From: Ian Kenefick (ian_kenefick_at_eircom.net)
Date: 01/25/05 

Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 15:56:05 +0000

On Tue, 25 Jan 2005 10:32:59 -0500, Chuck <Ummm@guess.org> wrote:

>W. Wat son wrote:
>
>> It seems like I came across a virus scanner on the web once. That is,
>> one that I do not need to install on my computer. Can anyone point me to
>> one. I thought I had it bookmarked, but guess not.
>There are many of them. Though, this should not now, or EVER replace AV
>software on your PC as online scanners are limited.

Look at web scans as a compliment to your antivirus software.
Webscanners are on-demand and can only (if even) rectify damage -
whereas installed and up to date antivirus prevents virus infections
as it runs in memory all the time.

Regards,
Ian Kenefick
http://www.IK-CS.com

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