Alright, I am currently using Ver. 1.3.0.26 of Norton Security Scan and am experiencing the following problem. Every time I update the service, remove it from my workstation, and insert it into another computer, the freshly updated information reverts back to its 3/11/08 definitions. This seems to happen when it is used in any computer I am working on (whether updated or inserted). This normally wouldn't be a problem, except for the fact that the only reliable internet connection I have runs through my workstation (due to wireless). Any ideas?
Hmm, I suspected something like that. The files remain dated the same they were after the update. So I guess it would be time to hunt down that Temp folder. I wonder why it does that instead of placing it with the program… any ideas?
Alright, I am currently using Ver. 1.3.0.26 of Norton Security Scan and am experiencing the following problem. Every time I update the service, remove it from my workstation, and insert it into another computer, the freshly updated information reverts back to its 3/11/08 definitions. This seems to happen when it is used in any computer I am working on (whether updated or inserted). This normally wouldn't be a problem, except for the fact that the only reliable internet connection I have runs through my workstation (due to wireless). Any ideas?
Norton Security Scan does not integrate with the operating system to provide real time protection against viruses and spyware, but instead scans your hard drive for viruses and spyware “on demand”, or at a given point in time. That may be the reason why it stores the updates in the Temporary folder. It only removes viruses when they are found during a scan, and does not remove them from the PC at the time of infection. It is the lack of real time protection (and integration between Norton Security Scan and the operating system) that ensures that Norton Security Scan can co-exist with other Norton products(NIS/NAV/N360).
That makes sense. I guess I assumed that it would update to the flash disk containing the program. So much for assumptions... ;) Off to find the Temp folder.