does anyone no how to update norton antievirus?

Question

my norton antie virus has ran out of date and it wont let me fix it .
it is saying that my internal security is out of datr ?

Answer 1

I don't bother it is cheaper and easier to go and buy a new package on disc and put that in

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I use norton too but found them to be very expensive to update each time online, you can buy the disc for alot cheaper and load it ya self (very easy)...I went online and found a company selling it for £15 delivered free and I think it was called savapoint, have a look and save some money!

Answer 4

Hi,put a search in for norton anti virus then down load it.It says free for yahoo users.Have checked if you have 2002 version there is no more up dates.

Answer 5

Run LiveUpdate, you should see the button when you start the programme. If it won't let you update, you might need to pay for a new subscription. You only get a year of free updates before you have to pay again.

Answer 6

To rebuild virus definitions
There are four methods for updating virus definitions:
The Virus Definition Transport Method (VDTM)
LiveUpdate
Intelligent Updater
Copying a .vdb file

If you are using Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition, some of the directions below will not work. Read the document that applies to your version of Symantec AntiVirus:
Updating virus definitions for Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.x and Symantec Client Security 3.0
Updating virus definitions for Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 8.x and 9.x

Read the following descriptions, and select a method or combination of methods that works best for your environment.

Virus Definition Transport Method (VDTM)
The VDTM is a fully automated solution for virus definitions distribution and is enabled by default between servers and their managed clients. With the VDTM, it is only necessary to update one server in order to update all computers in the network. The server gets definitions updates using LiveUpdate, the Intelligent Updater, or a .vdb file, and then automatically distributes the definitions to each of its clients on the network. Read the document How to use Virus Definitions Transport Method (VDTM) in Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.x for an overview and instructions.


LiveUpdate
LiveUpdate is a program that connects to a designated server, downloads the latest definitions, and applies the definitions to the computer on which it is running. You can run LiveUpdate from the Symantec System Center Console or from the Norton AntiVirus interface. LiveUpdate can retrieve definitions files either from the Symantec server (which it does by default) or from an internal Web, FTP, or file server created with the LiveUpdate Administration Utility.

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Note: LiveUpdate is not available with Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 6.x.

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To run LiveUpdate from the Symantec System Center Console
Right-click the primary server, point to All Tasks, point to Norton AntiVirus, and then click Virus Definition Manager.
Click Configure.
Click Update Now.
LiveUpdate is now running silently in the background on the primary server.

To run LiveUpdate from the Norton AntiVirus interface
Open Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition.
Click LiveUpdate.
Follow the on-screen prompts to download the latest definitions.

Scheduling LiveUpdate
You can schedule LiveUpdate to run periodically either from the Virus Definition Manager in Symantec System Center, or by clicking File and then Schedule Updates from within Norton AntiVirus.

The LiveUpdate Administration Utility
On very large or widely distributed networks, it may be desirable to create an internal server and have clients use LiveUpdate to retrieve updates from that server, rather than using the VDTM. For information on determining whether the LiveUpdate Administration Utility is necessary, and instructions for its implementation, read the document How to configure the LiveUpdate Administration Utility.


Intelligent Updater
The Intelligent Updater file is an executable file that you can use to update virus definitions. If you are updating Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition for Windows 95/98 or Windows NT, you can run the Intelligent Updater file to update the virus definitions on your local computer. If you are updating Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition for NetWare, then you must extract a .vdb (Virus Database) file from the Intelligent Updater file (or files) and copy it to the Norton AntiVirus directory on the NetWare server. You can skip the extraction process by downloading the .vdb file directly from Symantec, as described in the "Copy a .vdb file" section of this document.

To download the Intelligent Updater from a Symantec server
Go to the static folder on the Symantec FTP server.
Download the Symdefsx86.exe file.
Double-click the Symdefsx86.exe file to update virus definitions on the local computer.

Automatically updating definitions using the Intelligent Updater
There is a batch file that you can schedule to automatically download the Intelligent Updater and use it to update a server. For more information, read the document How to automatically update Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition definitions without using LiveUpdate.


Copy a .vdb file
A .vdb file is a package of virus definitions that the VDTM uses to distribute definitions. You can copy a .vdb file from a Norton AntiVirus server, or download one from the Symantec FTP server, and place it on any Norton AntiVirus server or client to update the virus definitions manually. Norton AntiVirus scans certain locations every few minutes for .vdb files, and incorporates the virus definitions from the .vdb file when it finds one. On clients, Norton AntiVirus then deletes the .vdb file.

for more.. click on this link.. http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/docid/2000041710560048

Answer 7

yes three days gefore it is due to run out it will send you a pop up reminder asking if you want to up date just click yes and it will automatically update for you

Answer 8

there is a cheat if you also have an older version

uninstall your version of norton
install previous version
reinstall your norton
you get another year

Answer 9

you will have to renew it most security systems have to have their subscription renewed annually