antivir guard question

hi i'm michelle, and i'm new here.

i've had antivir guard 9x for a while and never had a problem with updates. now it tells me to update and when i try it won't let me. it says server or address not responding. the address is http//dl1.avgate.net

i can update manually from this site but i don't know how to get it in the file with my antivirus. i didn't think it would work by itself on my desktop. i need help bad.

i have windows 98

please help , i appreciate it very much

sincerely, michelle

 

First, make sure you have the most recent version installed.

AntiVir Personal Edition 6.30.00.17

 

yeah, i went back and took out the old and installed the new one dated 3/2 . so should i just wait for another update and not worry now? thank you for your help.

 

As long as you have these updates, you will be ok! If you have this problem when new updates are released just come back and we will get you fixed up.

Program-Release: 6.30.00.17
VDF-Version: 6.30.00.129
Date: (MM-DD-YYYY) 04-22-2005
Time: 15:51:24
File name: avwinsfx.exe
File size: 6,04 MByte

 

how often are the updates released. my scheduler checks every 15 days

 

Really depends on when new viruses are discovered, could be everyday, could be every other day, just keep it set to auto update every so often and you will be ok.

Also, probably wouldnt hurt to take a look at this thread below.

How to Protect yourself from malware!

 

how do you change it to update. when i check on scheduler it says insert or delete

 

i found out how. i went to insert and then schedule.i've got it set every week now.

i really appreciate your help. i also looked at the site you gave me. my friend said i had nothing to worry about cause i don't go on crazy sites but i have window updates, spyware remover, antivir . it won't hurt to be careful.

i wonder if antivir also checks for viruses on my emails. here lately i've been getting crazy emails about pills and free music. i've blocked them but keep getting other ones.

 

Spam has really gotten out of control lately, its tough to keep out of your mailbox. Just be careful what you open. If you dont recognize it, dont open it.

You should be ok as long as you have your windows updates and antivirus. I would recommend a firewall and possibly a spyware protection program such as SpySweeper or SpyWare Blaster. For a firewall I would stick with ZoneAlarm Free Edition as I use this and never had a problem.

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