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What are you all using for AV now that Avast has stopped updating the win9x
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"Jim" wrote in
: What are you all using for AV now that Avast has stopped updating the win9x OS? ESET ver 2.7 for 9x and ME. Updates supposedly will be available until sometime in 2011, but they are IDENTICAL to the current XP/v/7 version in any case. They have sites all over the world and some of them still have the 2.7 ver for download. If you can't find it, I can post it for you in some binary group. You WILL have to buy your own license ;-) but the same license will run 2.7, the newest version, AND the DOS version (yes!). |
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"Jim" wrote in message ... What are you all using for AV now that Avast has stopped updating the win9x OS? Just updated Avast on a Wn98SE box 20 minutes ago. (When did they stop?) |
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Jim wrote:
What are you all using for AV now that Avast has stopped updating the win9x OS? Generally speaking, Windows 9x/ME systems don't really need to be running AV software, and haven't needed to for about the past 3 to 5 years. This is because most malware doesn't run or install itself properly on the 9X/ME line of operating systems (for the past few years, malware expects to find itself on NT-based OS's like XP, Vista, etc). If you are running win-98/me and you're so paranoid that you need to run an AV program, Norton Antivirus 2002 works well and can still be updated with a current scan engine and virus definitions. Norton Antivirus 2002 is part of Norton SystemWorks 2002, which can be downloaded from these links: http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/...82/NSW02-A.ZIP http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/...82/NSW02-B.ZIP http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/...82/NSW02-C.ZIP http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/...82/NSW02-D.ZIP The password to unzip each of them is "a". Each file is close to 50 mb in size. When unzipped, you'll get NSW02-1.piz NSW02-2.piz NSW02-3.piz NSW02-4.piz Rename them each to .zip. They are not password protected. Create a directory (name doesn't matter) and move files 1, 2 and 3 into that directory and unzip them into that directory. There should be no conflicts or warnings to over-write any existing files. For file 4, move it to the \SUPPORT\IE5 directory and unzip it's contents into that directory. When you're done all that, you should have an exact copy of the directory structure of the NSW 2002 CD. There should be 10 files and 13 folders in the root directory. 590 files, 41 folders, 207 mb. To install NSW-2002, just run setup.exe in the root. Notes: 1) Before installing, you should go to add/remove programs in control panel and check to see if you have any Symantec or Norton products already there, including LiveUpdate, LiveReg, Norton AntiVirus, Norton Utilities, or Norton SystemWorks. You will probably have to remove some or most of them, and then re-boot your computer, for NSW2002 to install itself correctly. You should also make sure your PC's clock/calendar is set to the correct date. If your system has ever had NAV installed on it before, you might have to do a complete search for all old remnants and remove them. From your registry too. See here for NAV removal tool: http://service1.symantec.com/Support...05033108162039 2) Once you complete step 1, perform a file-find on your system and look for a file called "catalog.livesubscribe" or just "catalog.*". If you find that file (it will be in a norton or symantec directory) then it must be deleted before you install this software. It's best to check your system for this file even if you don't think that NAV is or has ever been installed on your system. The presence of that file will affect your ability to perform virus-definition updates once you install NAV 2002. 3) After installing NSW2002, let it restart your system. There are several settings in NAV that I turn off - like automatically check for updates, and warn if virus def's are old. If it gives you the option of registering the software - don't. It's not necessary for it to function. 4) Your win-98 system will probably need to have it's "Root Certificates" updated, and update your Windows Scripting Host to 5.6 I *believe* that this file will update the root certificates of a win-98 system: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...n/rootsupd.exe Windows Scripting host (Windows9x-Script56-KB917344-x86-enu.exe) can be downloaded from he ttp://www.macropool.com/en/download/scripting/Windows9x-Script56-KB917344-x86-enu.exe 5) If you click on "Check for Updates" you will probably be told that there is an update to Symantec Redirector, which can be downloaded but may not install. In any case, it's my experience that both auto and manual updating (liveupdate button) doesn't work, and hasn't worked since maybe 2007. But that's ok, because you can download all program updates and virus definitions from here (Symantec Intelligent Updater): ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/englis...ymcdefsi32.exe That file always contains the most recent virus definition update. So download and run it as often as you want (even once a day if you're paranoid). When trying to run that update, if you get the following error message: "This package is not signed with a valid Symantec signature. This Intelligent Updater package cannot continue installing." Then you need to update your root certificates. |
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98 Guy:
I am quite impressed by your intricate knowledge of Windows ME, yet cannot understand your dislike of the system. I myself am totally comfortable with it, even though I just use it for back-up to my current Vista system. It also has not the best reputation, yet I fail to find fault with it as well. But that may be because of my personal use only, contrary to business use. As has been mentioned before, you certainly are an asset to this or any group, as long as they will be allowed to thrive. Harry. "98 Guy" wrote in message ... Jim wrote: What are you all using for AV now that Avast has stopped updating the win9x OS? Generally speaking, Windows 9x/ME systems don't really need to be running AV software, and haven't needed to for about the past 3 to 5 years. This is because most malware doesn't run or install itself properly on the 9X/ME line of operating systems (for the past few years, malware expects to find itself on NT-based OS's like XP, Vista, etc). If you are running win-98/me and you're so paranoid that you need to run an AV program, Norton Antivirus 2002 works well and can still be updated with a current scan engine and virus definitions. Norton Antivirus 2002 is part of Norton SystemWorks 2002, which can be downloaded from these links: http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/...82/NSW02-A.ZIP http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/...82/NSW02-B.ZIP http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/...82/NSW02-C.ZIP http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/7/...82/NSW02-D.ZIP The password to unzip each of them is "a". Each file is close to 50 mb in size. When unzipped, you'll get NSW02-1.piz NSW02-2.piz NSW02-3.piz NSW02-4.piz Rename them each to .zip. They are not password protected. Create a directory (name doesn't matter) and move files 1, 2 and 3 into that directory and unzip them into that directory. There should be no conflicts or warnings to over-write any existing files. For file 4, move it to the \SUPPORT\IE5 directory and unzip it's contents into that directory. When you're done all that, you should have an exact copy of the directory structure of the NSW 2002 CD. There should be 10 files and 13 folders in the root directory. 590 files, 41 folders, 207 mb. To install NSW-2002, just run setup.exe in the root. Notes: 1) Before installing, you should go to add/remove programs in control panel and check to see if you have any Symantec or Norton products already there, including LiveUpdate, LiveReg, Norton AntiVirus, Norton Utilities, or Norton SystemWorks. You will probably have to remove some or most of them, and then re-boot your computer, for NSW2002 to install itself correctly. You should also make sure your PC's clock/calendar is set to the correct date. If your system has ever had NAV installed on it before, you might have to do a complete search for all old remnants and remove them. From your registry too. See here for NAV removal tool: http://service1.symantec.com/Support...05033108162039 2) Once you complete step 1, perform a file-find on your system and look for a file called "catalog.livesubscribe" or just "catalog.*". If you find that file (it will be in a norton or symantec directory) then it must be deleted before you install this software. It's best to check your system for this file even if you don't think that NAV is or has ever been installed on your system. The presence of that file will affect your ability to perform virus-definition updates once you install NAV 2002. 3) After installing NSW2002, let it restart your system. There are several settings in NAV that I turn off - like automatically check for updates, and warn if virus def's are old. If it gives you the option of registering the software - don't. It's not necessary for it to function. 4) Your win-98 system will probably need to have it's "Root Certificates" updated, and update your Windows Scripting Host to 5.6 I *believe* that this file will update the root certificates of a win-98 system: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...n/rootsupd.exe Windows Scripting host (Windows9x-Script56-KB917344-x86-enu.exe) can be downloaded from he ttp://www.macropool.com/en/download/scripting/Windows9x-Script56-KB917344-x86-enu.exe 5) If you click on "Check for Updates" you will probably be told that there is an update to Symantec Redirector, which can be downloaded but may not install. In any case, it's my experience that both auto and manual updating (liveupdate button) doesn't work, and hasn't worked since maybe 2007. But that's ok, because you can download all program updates and virus definitions from here (Symantec Intelligent Updater): ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/englis...ymcdefsi32.exe That file always contains the most recent virus definition update. So download and run it as often as you want (even once a day if you're paranoid). When trying to run that update, if you get the following error message: "This package is not signed with a valid Symantec signature. This Intelligent Updater package cannot continue installing." Then you need to update your root certificates. |
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webster72n top-poasted:
I am quite impressed by your intricate knowledge of Windows ME, Actually, I've never used Windows ME. Sure, I have the CD and could install it any time I want, but I simply never have. It's Windows 98se that is my current OS, and has been since probably some time in 2000 when I changed from Windows 95 (I skipped right over 98fe) yet cannot understand your dislike of the system. Microsoft botched Windows ME. The only reason for it's existance was to take advantage of the Y2K scare that gripped the world back in 1999. It's a step backwards from Win-98 the way I see it. Much the same way that Vista was a step backwards from XP. But I'm curious - where exactly in my last post did I convey any impression about Windows ME - negative or otherwise? |
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"98 Guy" wrote in message ... webster72n top-posted: Still trying to find the proper way... I am quite impressed by your intricate knowledge of Windows ME, Actually, I've never used Windows ME. Sure, I have the CD and could install it any time I want, but I simply never have. It's Windows 98se that is my current OS, and has been since probably some time in 2000 when I changed from Windows 95 (I skipped right over 98fe) yet cannot understand your dislike of the system. Microsoft botched Windows ME. The only reason for it's existance was to take advantage of the Y2K scare that gripped the world back in 1999. It's a step backwards from Win-98 the way I see it. Much the same way that Vista was a step backwards from XP. But I'm curious - where exactly in my last post did I convey any impression about Windows ME - negative or otherwise? You didn't, I was reflecting back to the Windows Me group, which is history now, as will all the rest of them be in time to come. Hence my 'splashing in the water' now. Harry. |
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Jim wrote:
What are you all using for AV now that Avast has stopped updating the win9x OS? Avast! I still get updates. Ed |
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"Eddie" wrote in message u... Jim wrote: What are you all using for AV now that Avast has stopped updating the win9x OS? Avast! I still get updates. Ed Same here, although the original poster may have left it more than a week to "update" (There is some sort of glitch that causes Win98 to fail updating if left too long) The solution is to download the 40Mb update and manually install. http://www.avast.com/download-update Make sure Version 4 is selected HTH |
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I probably had the freeware version for to long.
" Sunny" wrote in message ... "Jim" wrote in message ... What are you all using for AV now that Avast has stopped updating the win9x OS? Just updated Avast on a Wn98SE box 20 minutes ago. (When did they stop?) |
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