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FrustratedInc
Former Member
Message 1 of 6

What is going on with the VirusScan Updates!?

I have been trying to manually update my DAT files since yesterday and I keep getting a message that my files are up do date. I currently have DAT file 6207 which was updated on 12/24/2010. What is going on with the updates? They haven't been working properly all year. Ever since I became a McAfee customer, my settings have been set at autoupdates. Since May, I rarely get an autoupdate. I have to manually update my files everyday. I have a dial-up connection and I think that has something to do with these issues. I know there have been several complaints about this but nothing has been done. I have McAfee Security version 10.5 which features VirusScan version 14.5. Are there any problems with the VirusScan updates? What is the current DAT file?  Is there a reason why I can't manually update? Thanks in advance.

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mcneedshelp
Former Member
Message 2 of 6

Re: What is going on with the VirusScan Updates!?

if you have dial-up I dont think the updates can work as you need to be connected to the internet when the updates are taking place? im not sure though just a though.

FrustratedInc
Former Member
Message 3 of 6

Re: What is going on with the VirusScan Updates!?

Unfortunately, I think you are right. I have been a McAfee customer since 2006 and I didn't have these problems with updates until earlier this year. Something has changed and it is affecting dial-up users. They don't seem to care because I have read other discussion threads about dial-up users having issues with the updates. They haven't fixed it yet. I don't think this will ever be fixed. I am going to have to consider shopping around for new internet security software.

exbrit
MVP
MVP
Message 4 of 6

Re: What is going on with the VirusScan Updates!?

You might wish to contact Technical Support Chat regarding this issue.   Linked under Useful Links above.

Message was edited by: Ex_Brit on 26/12/10 6:24:21 EST PM
FrustratedInc
Former Member
Message 5 of 6

Re: What is going on with the VirusScan Updates!?

What is the current DAT file? Am I up to date?   If I can't get it to manually update by tomorrow afternoon, I am going to purchase another brand of internet security software. Unfortunately, I don't think contacting technical support will do any good because this issue with dial-up users has been going on all year. I don't think technical support will be able to resolve this.

exbrit
MVP
MVP
Message 6 of 6

Re: What is going on with the VirusScan Updates!?

The current DAT according to my installation is 6207 and it says it's up to date when I manually search for updates.

There was no DAT update on Christmas Day by the way.

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