Win 98 McAfee VirusScan 9 conflict?

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Deb - 24 Sep 2004 19:53 GMT

Just in the last three weeks, every time during McAfee
Virus Scan auto update, my computer just shuts off with no
warning, no error messages, no reboot. When I reboot, it
runs scandisk, I check to see if my virus protection is
current, and it is. Any ideas?

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Sandi - Microsoft MVP - 29 Sep 2004 12:21 GMT

If it were me, I'd dump McAfee and change to a less invasive product such as
Etrust or even one of the free AV programs.

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> Just in the last three weeks, every time during McAfee
> Virus Scan auto update, my computer just shuts off with no
> warning, no error messages, no reboot. When I reboot, it
> runs scandisk, I check to see if my virus protection is
> current, and it is. Any ideas?

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DP - 30 Sep 2004 08:04 GMT

Deb,

I started experiencing the same problem...also about three
weeks ago. I attributed it to a complete cleaning of my
hard drive, re-installation of Windows 98SE, and re-
installation of all other programs including VirusScan 9.
I recently chatted with McAfee re: the problem. Their
advice was to clear temp and temp internet files. I did,
but the problem you cite returned today.

It appears that a recent McAfee update (version 9?) isn't
working with Windows 98.

Are others experiencing this problem?

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>Just in the last three weeks, every time during McAfee
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>current, and it is. Any ideas?
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