Re: Security Center Alert Message

From: Doug Knox MS-MVP (dknox_at_mvps.org)
Date: 11/15/04


Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 00:40:36 -0500

Check Norton's site for an update. There is one that specifically addresses this issue with SP2. It is a program update, not a virus definition update.

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"smartsnake" <smartsnake@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D4B29450-1DDC-433F-9AD9-5DFB280C1A9F@microsoft.com...
> Everything seems functioning well after I install Windows XP SP2.
> Since then, Security Center has shown all the protections are ON, and my 
> Norton Antivirus are consistantly up to date.
> Recently while I'm starting up my pc, a Security Center Alert Message comes 
> up: "Your computer might be at risk because Norton Antivirus is turned off. 
> Click this ballon to fix the problem".
> I then double check Norton and see its Auto-Protection is ( in fact ) enabled.
> I also doble check Security Center and find Firewall/Automatic Updates/Virus 
> Protection are all ON.
> A full virus scan of the computer indicates threats none.
> 
> Would appreciate anyone to explain why the alert message comes up?
> 
> -- 
> hkgpuiching58


Relevant Pages

  • Re: XP SP2 and Norton AntiVirus...
    ... Welcome to the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Information Center! ... Norton antivirus and firewall products: ... Frequently asked questions about Windows Security Center ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
  • Re: Norton AV 2003
    ... Welcome to the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Information Center! ... Norton antivirus and firewall products: ... Frequently asked questions about Windows Security Center ... Uncheck "Virus Protection" and click OK. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: SP2, and Norton AntiVirus
    ... Welcome to the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Information Center! ... Norton antivirus and firewall products: ... Frequently asked questions about Windows Security Center ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment)
  • Re: SP2 and security settings or link to Norton antivirus?
    ... Welcome to the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) Information Center! ... Norton antivirus and firewall products: ... Frequently asked questions about Windows Security Center ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.setup_deployment)
  • Re: is XP SP2 RC2 advisable for the average FCKGW user?
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