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 May 13 2008, 02:45 PM
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Edit: Moved topic from XP to the more appropriate forum. ~ Animal |
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May 13 2008, 02:54 PM
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 Distinguished Member Group: HJT Junior Classmen Posts: 695 Joined: 21-March 08 From: Canada Member No.: 197,892 |
Hi and Welcome.
try reinstalling Macafee and then try updating it. see if that works and reply back. Regards, Extremeboy -------------------- With Regards,
Extremeboy There are places in us that have no limitations. |
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May 13 2008, 03:01 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 13-May 08 Member No.: 208,756 |
will try that but will log off internet as god only knows what will happen with no security whatsoever
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May 13 2008, 03:45 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 3,934 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068 |
The Windows firewall...is always an option for any XP user...in lieu of 3d-party software providing that protection.
And...there are various free, reliable AV programs that can be installed/utilized on either a short-term or long-term basis. Same for malware-defense programs. No system ever has to be considered "unprotected" just because one piece of software has problems. Louis |
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May 13 2008, 03:51 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 13-May 08 Member No.: 208,756 |
ok. i didnt uninstall mcafee, instead i inserted the mcafee installation cd as this will delete the version i already have installed with the one on the cd. sorry i forgot to mention the version i have installed is an updated version from mcafee web site( so the updates did work at one point in time). however when the cd asks me if i want to overwrite the"newer" existing file an "error installing mcafee " appears and then the installation stops. it has done this if i either say yes or no to the overwrite........
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May 13 2008, 03:59 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 3,934 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068 |
Files could be corrupted...why not try uninstalling it...then reinstalling it, as previously suggested? Nothing to lose
 .Louis |
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May 13 2008, 04:43 PM
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 Distinguished Member Group: BC Advisor Posts: 937 Joined: 24-February 07 From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Member No.: 113,731 |
Turn on the Windows firewall.
Next shut down McAfee, then go to add remove programs. Uninstall McAfee products. Reboot your computer. After the computer boots back up, run the McAfee Consumer Products Removal tool. Instructions and download link: http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx...083&lc=1033 After another reboot, reinstall McAfee. Or you can install different anti-virus and firewall programs. A list of free programs can be found at http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic3616.html This post has been edited by Queen-Evie: May 13 2008, 04:45 PM |
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