i have a new virus up date
2007-01-10 13:34:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
make sure you always update your virus protection.
2007-01-10 13:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by Learning 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you dont' uninstall the old protection. All anti-virus programs have new virus definitions (updates) available every few days or so. They are designed to constantly keep updating the old virus database file (by appending the update with the old info, or simply overwriting it). Actually there probably isn't an option to uninstall an old virus definition.
2007-01-10 21:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by SharpGuy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, virus updates is just the latest information on the latest virus protections developed to help in the protection of your computer.
Think of viruses like "diseases you can catch...how many are there??Lots, right? And they are always coming up with new remedies to keep you healthy.
Same with the updates.....additional knowledge for the virus protection program. Just keep it updated...and you will be protected to the latest bug.
2007-01-10 21:47:35 · answer #3 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur question doesnt make since, cuz for one ur talkin about virus protection (software) and then ur talking ab out a virus up date. if ur installing 2 different kinds of virus software then u need to uninstall the old one. for example mcafee and nortons dont run 2gether and will make u have to restart your computer in safemode to uninstall one of them.
once your virus software is installed it will auto update it self either on a dialy or weekly basis.
2007-01-10 21:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by black_ca_scorpio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you update an antivirus (or any other program), it only downloads some files and adds them to the existing software. you don't need to uninstall the old antivirus.
2007-01-11 03:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the update, it should say something about click here to update, do so, and it'll automatically installl some new files.
2007-01-10 21:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by Phlow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either that or just install it as if you are to renew the software. I did it and it didn't come up with any errors.
2007-01-13 15:40:16 · answer #7 · answered by markusfarkus33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be automatic you dont have to worry about a thing
2007-01-10 21:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋