Is this the up to date Intrusion Prevention Definitions Version?

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Last week I uninstalled NIS 2009 16.7 and reinstalled NIS 2009 16.5 because of icon disappearing problems. Anyway, since my reinstall, under Intrusion Prevention in my NIS 2009 History these are the entries.

 

Intrusion Preventionis monitoring 1384 signatures. driver version: 9.0.5.23

Intrusion Prevention Engine version: 4.1.0.61 Definitions Set Version 20090810.001

 

Are these the lastest definitions?

thanks

 

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Hi TooStrong,

 

Those are what I have (16.7.2.10), so they are the latest.

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Thanks Send OfJive, now all I have to worry about is, will my NIS 2009 work correctly after it updates to version 16.7.2.11

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TooStrong wrote:
Thanks Send OfJive, now all I have to worry about is, will my NIS 2009 work correctly after it updates to version 16.7.2.11

 

Yes.
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I am currently running 1456 signatures

 driver version 9.1.1.7

 Engine version 4.5.0.67 definitions

 set version 20090916.003

 

Are these the current definitions I have been running the same ones for 1 month. I am not very knowledgeable on this subject but they used to update more than once a month.

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Yes, these are the most-current Signatures at the moment.  I've got older I.P.S. than you...

 

 

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is there a place on Nortons website that I can go to, to see what the current definitions are, (instead of worring that my NIS 2009 is not up to date.) and having to write a message in the forum?

Thanks

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Hi TooStrong

 

That's the same version that I have also. Yes, they used to come out a few times a month. I think since they been working on the new versions that came out and are still trying to fix all the problems, they probably got behind in the definitions. I think we had to wait over a month to get this one. Some months they were coming out almost every week. I'm still on my 2009 version since I have System Works 12. My NAV part is still 2009 with parts of .10 and .11. Since there won't be any more System Works, I guess I am going to have to get NIS 2010 when my sub is up at the end of the year.

 

Maybe the stronger 2010 products are taking care of more of the work that the Intrusion Prevention did before.

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Today, I got on my old computer (Windows XP) and NIS 2009 downloaded new IPS definitions dating 10/21/2009. I only get on this computer about once a week.

 

My new Computer running windows vista which I use every day  still says set version 9/16/2009 1456 signatures.  I ran live update, but no new IPS definitions updated.

 

Is something wrong on my NIS 2009 or computer or are the updates downloaded at different times and I should get mine soon on the new computer? If the definitions were from 10/21/2009 that was 2 days ago.

 

Thanks

 

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Maybe they've ran in to problems with regard to pushing I.S.P. out; I wish symantec would get everything sorted out so we can avoid problems like this.  Prevention is better than cure...

 

 

 

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Hi TooStrong

re> TooStrong wrote:  My new Computer running windows vista which I use every day  still says set version 9/16/2009 1456 signatures.  I ran live update, but no new IPS definitions updated.

 

My Set ver date only changes upon reboot.  I use my Vista box every day...I do not reboot every day.  My Set ver date was 10/22 until 10/25 reboot.  Then the IP History date / time for Info changed to 10/25.   That aside... my Info as of 10/25 ~ IP Engine ver: 4.5.0.67 ~ Def Set ver: 20091021.001 ~ IP 1482 Signatures ~ Driver 9.1.1.7

 

So, 20091021.001 latest Def Set ver. w 1482 Sig.  received / dated 10/22/09.   Prior.. Def Set ver. 20090916.003 w 1456 Sig. received / dated `10/18/09

This does not answer your question >  Is something wrong [...] 

Just offering my Info for comparison....

Regards

bjm_     NIS 16.7.2.11 ~ VistaSP2

 

 

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I am running NIS 2009 Windows Vista Home Premium SP2

 

As of 10/25/2009 I am still running driver version 9.1.1.7, 1456 signatures

intrusion prevention engine version 4.5.0.67, Definitions set version 20090916.003 which I received on 9/16/2009

 

No, as far as I know, I am not having any problems with my computer. I shut off my computer every day, so if it would have downloaded  new definitions, it would have registered by now.

 

I, do, however keep a close eye on making sure everything is updated, that is why I noticed that IPS have not updated in over a month. I am running NIS 2009 version 16.7.2.11 and am running Norton addon pack 3.7.0.23 virus definitions are up to date,  antiphishing is up to date. everything seems fine except IPS are not updated like they are on my old XP computer which updated a couple days ago.

 

I would think if the new definitions came out 10/21/2009 I should have them by now, which is 4, going on 5 days later.

that is why I am concerned that maybe something is wrong with my NIS 2009 since it hasn't downloaded the new definitions yet.

 

I have 2 questions

1.Has anybody else NOT had their IPS updated to the 10/21/2009 definitions?

2. Is there a link on symantecs website where I can try to down load the new IPS definitions manually?

 

or should I just be patient and wait awhile longer?

 

 

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Hi TooStrong

re > TooStrong wrote:  2. Is there a link on symantecs website where I can try to down load the new IPS definitions manually?

 

Have you tried http://www.symantec.com/norton/security_response/definitions.jsp

 

http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/securityupdates/list.jsp?fid=nis

 

Regards

bjm_

 

 

 

Message Edited by bjm_ on 10-26-2009 07:41 AM
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Hi TooStrong

Since it's been a few days since we heard from u.... this is link for Intelligent Updater

http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/definitions/download/detail.jsp?gid=n95

u can get to Intelligent Updater from http://www.symantec.com/norton/security_response/definitions.jsp

also from  http://www.symantec.com/norton/security_response/definitions.jsp u can get

Date Name LiveUpdate Defs ID 10/22/09 Security Update 180 20091021.00

from http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/securityupdates/list.jsp?fid=nis

Regards....hope to hear from u

bjm_

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Thank You bjm_ for keeping in touch with me.

I was getting worried about why my IPS were not updating so I connected to Norton Chat last night even though I knew what they were going to do when I asked my question (uninstall and reinstall)

 

Since I had the symantec employee on chat, said he would download and install upgrade to NIS 2010 since I was going to uninstall NIS 2009 anyhow. So I let him. everything worked out ok even though I was up until 4am.

 

So, Now I am running NIS 2010 and my IPS are as follows

IP Engine Version 4.5.0.67

Def Set Version 20091021.001

IP 1482 Signatures

Driver Version 9.1.1.7

 

So, now I have to learn the NIS 2010 interface and I see a patch (17.1.0.14) will be updated soo to NIS 2010 so it should keep me busy.

 

The chat person never did tell me why the IPS were not updating, probably didn't know, easiest way for him  was to uninstall NIS 2009 and install NIS 2010

Thanks again,

Kevin

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Hi TooStrong

Thanks for the update...happy to know your Chat w Symantec was successful.  Welcome to 2010...I am curious how did Chat install 2010.  Over-install or by first running the Norton Removal Tool.  With all the problematic Upgrade Installs...Curious how Live Chat does the Upgrade.   When u have time grab the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool for 2010.  Here 

http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/globalmaps/recoverytool.jsp

Regards

bjm_

 

Message Edited by bjm_ on 10-28-2009 10:36 AM
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I told the chat person to do an install without my identity safe password settings because apparently there are some issues uninstalling NIS 2009 and installing 2010 where identity safe is acting up. Well, of course he just did the over-install  and he did NOT use the Norton Removal Tool and after reboot everything seems to work fine. Identity safe seems fine.

 He also downloaded Norton Addon pack for me.

Now I will wait and see if the next time IPS definitions are updated, will they download to my computer or not. hopefully they will.

What is the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool?

Kevin

 

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Hi TooStrong



A bootable on-Demand-Scanner from Norton..

Norton Recovery Tool uses Symantec virus definitions to scan your computer for the latest security risks. Virus definitions are automatically updated when your computer is connected to the Internet with a connection that is "always on". Wireless connection won't work and DHCP server must be active to provide IP address. Most of the routers nowadays are configured to automatically provide internal IP address to a computer connected to it.




Install Notes:
1. Burn the ISO file to a CD
2. Insert the Norton Recovery Tool CD in the CD-ROM drive.
3. Exit all programs and restart your computer (Boot from CD-ROM)
4. When you see the message "Press any key to boot the computer from CD or DVD", press Enter.
5. In the Norton Recovery Tool window, select your language and click OK.
6. Enter your Norton 2009 Product Key, and click I Agree to accept the License Agreement.
7. Click Start Scan.
8. Follow the prompts.
9. After the scan is completed, remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive and restart your computer.

 

You may never need the Tool ...but, why not have it.  Just in case....the Tool's purpose is to help user get Norton product on Infection PC.  The Tool may also be used as a Auto Boot Disk if your PC ever gets infected and u cannot access a Windows environment.   The Tool will Auto Boot PC and pull latest Virus defs from Norton server ...load defs into RAM..... and Scan PC for malware.  

Regards

bjm_

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Hi TooStrong

Norton Bootable Recovery Tool with Norton AntiVirus and Norton Internet Security.

This ISO file is a complete "image file" of a CD-ROM. To use it, you first need to burn it to a CD. To burn the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool ISO file to a CD, you need the following:

• One blank CD-R disc (Do not use a CD-RW disc).

• Downloaded Norton Bootable Recovery Tool ISO file.

• A CD creation program that is capable of burning, such as GEAR, Nero Burning ROM, or Roxio's Easy CD Creator.

If your PC is infected, we recommend that you download and burn the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool CD on a second PC that is not infected.

Run the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool

After you have correctly transferred the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool ISO image to CD, you can use the CD to perform a virus scan.

1. Insert the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Exit all programs and restart your computer.

3. When you see the message "Press any key to boot the computer from CD or DVD", press Enter.

4. In the Norton Bootable Recovery Tool window, select your language and click OK.

5. Enter your Norton product PIN number that is provided to you by your service provider, and click I Agree to accept the License Agreement.

6. Norton Bootable Recovery Tool connects to the Internet and download the protection updates.

If the protection updates are not downloaded with a wireless Internet connection, use a wired connection.

7. To save the scan session information, under Scan, click Select location.

8. Browse to any folder location where you want to save the scan session information, and then click OK.

9. Click Start Scan.

10.. Follow the on-screen instructions. After the scan is completed, remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive and restart your computer.

Ask a silly question and see what happens....   :-))))

Regards

bjm_

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Hi TooStrong

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Regards

bjm_