Re: SP2 virus software warnings

From: Shenan Stanley (news_helper_at_hushmail.com)
Date: 09/25/04

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    Tom H. wrote:
    > Since installing SP2 on my MS Windows XP system I get an
    > annoying warning everytime I start the system. It says
    > Windows cannot verify the settings of my anti-virus
    > software. I have Norton AntiVirus, and it is set with
    > Auto-Protect enabled. XP seems unable to determine this,
    > so it sends me these warnings. Reluctantly, I turned the
    > warnings off, but now XP won't warn me if something truly
    > goes wrong with my AntiVirus settings.
    >
    > Does anybody else have this problem? How can I fix it?

    Lil' Dave wrote:
    > Ya know, somehow the world will still keep turning. And, somehow,
    > you will be able keep up with virus updates yourself. What exactly
    > are you expecting from XP to notify you about AV settings since it
    > doesn't check that?

    Windows XP SP2 Security Center does now communicate with your antivirus
    application and determine if it is running and updated. It does not perform
    the actual antivirus activities itself (Windows XP that is), but it does
    communicate with the AV software of your choice to further warn you if you
    have neglected to install one or it is lacking necessary updates that it
    knows about. 

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