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    mcAfee problem on m15x

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by cathal6000, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. cathal6000

    cathal6000 Notebook Consultant

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    hey guys i've got a really annoying problem here.
    in my mcAfee it says under computer and files: "the detection signature file is more than 30 days old." when i click fix it checks for updates and tells me everything is up to date. it has a big red x and says my computer is not protected. can somebody help?its been like this for a while now
    thanks
     
    cathal6000, Oct 29, 2008
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Have you tried to reinstall mcafee?
     
    David, Oct 29, 2008
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  3. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    yeah, re-install. or switch your AV software. i like to recommend either Avira or Nod32, depending on whether you're willing to pay or not :D
     
    whizzo, Oct 29, 2008
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  4. cathal6000

    cathal6000 Notebook Consultant

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    i read somewher that if i'm going to re install that i should then download it and not take it from the cd. do you know why?does it matter?
     
    cathal6000, Oct 29, 2008
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  5. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    the downloaded version will be more up-to-date than the one from your CD.
     
    whizzo, Oct 29, 2008
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  6. cathal6000

    cathal6000 Notebook Consultant

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    problem resolved fellas and wow do i feel like such a noob here: i had my lan settings on using a proxy server and detect settings automatically.thats why it wouldnt work! my home internet was fine so it didnt cross my mind!
    sorry bout that guys!
     
    cathal6000, Oct 29, 2008
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  7. Ennea

    Ennea wwwwww

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    I'm sure someone else will run into a similar problem and find this useful, so no biggie.
     
    Ennea, Oct 29, 2008
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