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Active Virus Shield

#1 sharpie

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Posted 04 December 2006 - 05:00 AM

when i open active virus shield a sign says " ATTENTION: some protection services are not running"
i am having some problems with this virus scanner. should i just delete it and get a new one?
thank you for your time :thumbsup:

#2 Budapest

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Posted 04 December 2006 - 05:14 AM

I've never used Active Virus Shield so can't really comment on it, but I think you'll find most people here recommend either AVG or Avast (both have free versions).

_{The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who haven't got it.

—George Bernard Shaw}

#3 quietman7

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Posted 04 December 2006 - 12:34 PM

Does the notifiation provide an information on what protection services are not running?

Also see "How to Install, Configure, and Use Active Virus Shield".

Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2007-2012