Re: New Microsft Security Alert

From: Graham Mayor (gmayor_at_DELETECAPSmvps.org)
Date: 09/22/04 

Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 08:07:54 +0100

This is nothing to do with Word, but Microsoft's security has been much
improved with the SP2 update. The warning about Norton is merely a note to
tell you that Windows security has recognized its presence but cannot
control Norton (as might be expected in the case of a third party
application). You should be able to acknowledge the warning and/or tell
Windows security to ignore Norton in the future as you will be monitoring it
yourself. - See Windows control panel > security centre > virus protection. 

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W. Guy Delaney wrote:
> After downloading the most recent Windows patches, an icon showed up
> in my systray with the name Microsoft Security Alert. I set
> everything up as suggested, but the alert will not disappear when
> there are no alerts. In fact, even though my Norton AntiVirus is
> updated and my computer has recently had a full scan, I get the alert
> "Norton AntiVirus reports that it is installed, but its status is
> unknown."
> I get this same message on two different computers, so I assume this
> is either a bug or that I have not configures something rights.]
>
> Can anyone help me resolve this issue?

Relevant Pages

  • RE: Windows to monitor Firewalls and AV Software?
    ... -- Norton Internet Security 2002/2003 (includes Norton AntiVirus) ... This happens because the Windows Security Center sees that a Norton security ...
    (microsoft.public.security.virus)
  • Re: After SP2 software will not work; Norton dragging their feet--a lot!
    ... reports of Live Update now downloading the proper fix so the Norton Internet ... Security 2004 is now compatible with SP2, ... Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize)
  • Re: Some mail opens a blank page
    ... YW, Dan, and thanks again for your valuable feedback. ... Save that download link and Product or User ID for CA Internet Security ... and then run the Removal Tool to rid the machine of all Norton crapware. ...
    (microsoft.public.windows.inetexplorer.ie6_outlookexpress)
  • Re: Windows update total failure form 24th Feb 2009
    ... I did have Norton Internet Security 2004 before this. ... I'm not a big fan of these freebie security apps but it's your computer. ... Should you decide to install McAfee Security Center from your ISP, make certain that you uninstall Norton Online Security via Add/Remove Programs and then download/run the Norton Removal ... Can you post a link to your forum thread were you were helped? ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)
  • Re: Windows update total failure form 24th Feb 2009
    ... I did have Norton Internet Security 2004 before this. ... Should you decide to install McAfee Security Center from your ISP, ... Set Background Intelligent Transfer Service to Automatic and verify ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsupdate)