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Windows security alert since adding windows updates

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popsycal · 12/10/2004 09:42

On Sunday, I added the windows updates and since then, whenever I start up windows I get a security alert saying virus status is unknown and my pc could be at risk. I also get a funny red 'shield' with a white cross at the bottom of my desktop screen on the toolbar thingy down there.

I do have norton, it is up to date and subscription havs not run and and auto-protect is enabled......

ANy ideas???

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Miriam2 · 12/10/2004 09:56

Did the same last week. It should say that Windows doesn't recognise all anti-virus software so if you know you are up to date (as I am) I think you can ignore. Maybe they just want you to buy theirs?!! Can't remember quite how -though it must have been simple- you can get rid of message and shield thingy. Actually I noticed a quite a few things changed after that update but nothing major.

KangaMummy · 12/10/2004 10:05

I get it too but I am thinking of using RESTORE so I can get rid of it.

What else have you noticed after update?

JuniperDewdrop · 12/10/2004 10:07

I put automatic updates and the date time etc.. but still got an icon asking me to update? I've ignored it so far as I'm worried it's a fake or something. Or am I just being paranoid?

Miriam2 · 12/10/2004 10:13

'set programmes and access defaults' has added itself to my start list -no idea what that is- and when computer starts up that moving line thingy has changed from green to blue!!!

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popsycal · 12/10/2004 10:14

my windows alert always tells me when updates are availble.....
norton does automatic live updates....

going to go to microsoft webiste and ask

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popsycal · 12/10/2004 10:18

hmmm
i have looked everywhere and cant find an email address to send my query to...any ideas?

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KangaMummy · 12/10/2004 10:22

right click on red shield then it goes to comments
I have windows XP is that the same as everyone else?

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popsycal · 12/10/2004 10:25

i have windows xp too...
but when i right click on the shield i have the choice of security centre or security website

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JuniperDewdrop · 12/10/2004 10:27

I just did the online survey thingy and told them I was dissatisfied as I wanted to email them

JuniperDewdrop · 12/10/2004 10:28

windows xp here

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popsycal · 12/10/2004 10:28

where is the online survey thingy???

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KangaMummy · 12/10/2004 10:28

go to website then scroll to comments

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popsycal · 12/10/2004 10:29

can you link me as if i link threough the icon i get lopgged off and stuff...

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JuniperDewdrop · 12/10/2004 10:29

oh heck should i go and find it again lol

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popsycal · 12/10/2004 10:47

now i have just had an alert from symantec saying i need to renew my subscription....not due until 11/11.04

it is only october isnt it??

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JuniperDewdrop · 12/10/2004 10:48

how strange???

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popsycal · 12/10/2004 10:49

hmmm

grrrr

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KangaMummy · 12/10/2004 10:53

does anyone think these updates are worth having?

I mean what would happen if we just did not accept them?

I have Norton too and run live scan thing each day at 5pm.

JuniperDewdrop · 12/10/2004 10:54

found this

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popsycal · 12/10/2004 10:56

oh god - that just panics me now lol

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JuniperDewdrop · 12/10/2004 10:58

I'm in a constant state of panic regarding PC so welcome to my world

KangaMummy · 12/10/2004 11:06

I got mine through a blue circle thing by the clock it looked a bit like a world IYSWIM

I have asked DH to ask at work about red shield thing.

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popsycal · 12/10/2004 11:08

me too juniper - i send my life being paranoid about it!

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Bagpuss30 · 12/10/2004 11:10

I've got this too at the moment. I think it's because they just want you to buy their version so I have just ignored it.

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popsycal · 12/10/2004 11:11

that was my thought too bagpuss......

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