Short Take: Symantec plans virus update site

By Mike Ricciuti
Staff Writer, CNET News

Symantec said it plans to offer weekly virus updates for users of its Norton AntiVirus software. The company said users will be able to access new virus definitions every Thursday evening by downloading an Intelligent Updater from the company's Web site or by using Symantec's automatic LiveUpdate feature.

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by jbent89706 October 18, 2008 5:38 PM PDT: when symantec runs the virus update, it leaves many, many windows open - computer freezes - have to open task manager and "end progra" - sometimes 15. how do i fix?; Like this Reply to this comment

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