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Virus protection on a network query
From reading newsgroups about networking I have arranged that my client
PC(Win 98SE) has no virus protection relying entirely on the Virus protection of the main PC(Win XP).I have made use of the XP protection. Am I correct with this configuration? Blair Malcolm |
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Virus protection on a network query
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-- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Blair" wrote in message ... From reading newsgroups about networking I have arranged that my client PC(Win 98SE) has no virus protection relying entirely on the Virus protection of the main PC(Win XP).I have made use of the XP protection. Am I correct with this configuration? Blair Malcolm |
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Virus protection on a network query
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wrote: From reading newsgroups about networking I have arranged that my client PC(Win 98SE) has no virus protection relying entirely on the Virus protection of the main PC(Win XP).I have made use of the XP protection. Am I correct with this configuration? Blair Malcolm No, the main PC can't give virus protection to the client PC. Each computer needs its own antivirus program. Perhaps you're thinking of firewall protection. If the main PC connects directly to the Internet and the client connects to the Internet through the main PC, then the main PC's firewall protects both of them from Internet hackers. -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking) Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm |
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Virus protection on a network query
"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote in message ... In article , "Blair" wrote: From reading newsgroups about networking I have arranged that my client PC(Win 98SE) has no virus protection relying entirely on the Virus protection of the main PC(Win XP).I have made use of the XP protection. Am I correct with this configuration? Blair Malcolm No, the main PC can't give virus protection to the client PC. Each computer needs its own antivirus program. Perhaps you're thinking of firewall protection. If the main PC connects directly to the Internet and the client connects to the Internet through the main PC, then the main PC's firewall protects both of them from Internet hackers. -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking) Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Thanks for your help. I now realise that I had misunderstood what the firewall does. I assumed that it was an anti virus protection device. I had Norton Anti virus protection on the main PC but when I had to reload XP I was refused the ability to reload it and will require to buy it as a new piece of software. Rather unfair I thought regards Blair Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm |
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Virus protection on a network query
In article , "Blair"
wrote: Thanks for your help. I now realise that I had misunderstood what the firewall does. I assumed that it was an anti virus protection device. I had Norton Anti virus protection on the main PC but when I had to reload XP I was refused the ability to reload it and will require to buy it as a new piece of software. Rather unfair I thought regards Blair You're welcome, Blair. I wouldn't buy another copy of Norton Antivirus. You should be able to re-install the original version on the main PC if that computer came with Norton. What exactly happened when you tried to do it? For the other computer, my personal preference would be to get a less expensive, less intrusive program than Norton. The one that I use on my main computer and recommend to my clients is eTrust EZ Antivirus. You can get a free trial version that's good for one year he http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft Since you already have a firewall, install only the antivirus program. Don't install the full EZ Armor product or the firewall that it includes. There are several antivirus programs listed he http://www.microsoft.com/security/pr.../antivirus.asp -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking) Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm |
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Virus protection on a network query
"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote in message ... In article , "Blair" wrote: Thanks for your help. I now realise that I had misunderstood what the firewall does. I assumed that it was an anti virus protection device. I had Norton Anti virus protection on the main PC but when I had to reload XP I was refused the ability to reload it and will require to buy it as a new piece of software. Rather unfair I thought regards Blair You're welcome, Blair. I wouldn't buy another copy of Norton Antivirus. You should be able to re-install the original version on the main PC if that computer came with Norton. What exactly happened when you tried to do it? For the other computer, my personal preference would be to get a less expensive, less intrusive program than Norton. The one that I use on my main computer and recommend to my clients is eTrust EZ Antivirus. You can get a free trial version that's good for one year he http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft Since you already have a firewall, install only the antivirus program. Don't install the full EZ Armor product or the firewall that it includes. There are several antivirus programs listed he http://www.microsoft.com/security/pr.../antivirus.asp -- Best Wishes, Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking) Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups. Microsoft Most Valuable Professional - Windows Networking http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Steve Winograd's Networking FAQ http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm Thanks for your help. The Norton Anti Virus was installed when I bought the PC but there was no CD with it. There was a complete negative trying to reinstall it and when I contacted Norton they confirmed that I would have to buy new. I had a Norton CD(Win 98 only) for my client PC and I have now reinstalled it. I haven't got a firewall on my client P.C. (Win 98SE) but have one on my main P.C. (WinXP) I will look at your suggested software regards Blair |
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And what will happen to you if an infected floppy is inserted in the client?
(rhetorical question...) "Blair" wrote in message ... From reading newsgroups about networking I have arranged that my client PC(Win 98SE) has no virus protection relying entirely on the Virus protection of the main PC(Win XP).I have made use of the XP protection. Am I correct with this configuration? Blair Malcolm |
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Virus protection on a network query
You are right! I have learned the hard way! Blair "Gerry Voras" wrote in message ... And what will happen to you if an infected floppy is inserted in the client? (rhetorical question...) "Blair" wrote in message ... From reading newsgroups about networking I have arranged that my client PC(Win 98SE) has no virus protection relying entirely on the Virus protection of the main PC(Win XP).I have made use of the XP protection. Am I correct with this configuration? Blair Malcolm |
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