Re: Antivirus scan on new network machine.

From: Steven L Umbach (n9rou_at_nospam-comcast.net)
Date: 03/29/04 

Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 18:12:48 GMT

I would put it on an isolated network to scan it first - all you need is a hub and a
couple of cables. Of course all your computers need to be current with virus
protection and critical updates also. Ideally your isolated network should have it's
own internet access such as a separate IP from your ISP and it's own router. ---
Steve

"Jim" <lose30lbs@workformhome.com> wrote in message
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> When someone brings in their personal machine for repair, I'd like to
> connect it to our network for internet access. It will need Windows
> updates, for example.
>
> I can do a remote scan on that machine right away, but am I too late?
> Our Norton Antivirus Corporate Edition does real-time file scanning,
> but I'm still paranoid.
>
> I can install the AV software on the machine, but then it needs
> internet access to get the latest definitions.
>
> Any recommendations?
> Thanks.
>
> Jim