Re: anti virus

From: lm (lm_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/18/05 

Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2005 16:08:02 -0700

What do you mean by "Please note that I did not use the word "virii" at any
time in the body of text above.
I am proud to speak English and would not butcher it by using words that do
not exist" Can you explain?

"NoNoBadDog!" wrote:

>
> "lm" <lm@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:B2204BD2-7D10-48AC-A736-C0A917B2ABBD@microsoft.com...
> >I downloaded virus protection software "AntiVir" because my NAV (Norton)
> >did
> > not catch some Trojans and Backdoors (I have current definitions). The
> > "AntiVir" detects all any idea why?
>
> Antivirus programs detect Viruses. Trojans and Backdoors are not Viruses.
> Many "offbrand" antivirus programs return false positives.
>
> You were better off with the Norton AV. It was doing it's job (assuming you
> were keeping it updated).
>
> In order to deal with malware, adware, etc you need to use other tools.
>
> Suggest you use Google and learn the difference between viruses, worms,
> trojans etc.
>
> Please note that I did not use the word "virii" at any time in the body of
> text above.
> I am proud to speak English and would not butcher it by using words that do
> not exist>
>
> Bobby
>
>
>

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