McAfee Virus Updates

arby1028 · 08-04-05, 09:18 PM

I've been trying for several months to update the Virus Definitions using wireless, but it always tells me: "Update successful. No new updates at this time." I removed the software and re-loaded it, been on the phone with Dell and McAfeee and they are no help. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

MrKlaatu · 08-04-05, 09:28 PM

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Well, since it appears you've already spent good money on PDA AV Software, I suggest you simply cut your losses and quit wasting your time on it.

AV on a PDA is not necessary. If you suspect you have "something", all you gotta do is Hard Resset and it's gone.

...another really good reason for frequent, if not daily, backups. :approve:

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arby1028 · 08-04-05, 09:29 PM

Being a self-proclaimed "newbie"...why isn't AV software necessary?

MrKlaatu · 08-04-05, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by MrKlaatu

AV on a PDA is not necessary. If you suspect you have "something", all you gotta do is Hard Resset and it's gone.

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Originally Posted by MrKlaatu

...another really good reason for frequent, if not daily, backups. :approve:

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1BadPig · 08-05-05, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by MrKlaatu

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Well, since it appears you've already spent good money on PDA AV Software, I suggest you simply cut your losses and quit wasting your time on it.

AV on a PDA is not necessary. If you suspect you have "something", all you gotta do is Hard Resset and it's gone.

...another really good reason for frequent, if not daily, backups. :approve:

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This is exactly what I did. What a worthless piece of software! :realmad:

eagle63 · 08-06-05, 09:05 AM

Are there even viruses that exist for Windows Mobile? (not theoretical ones in a lab, but viruses that are actually "out there" affecting people)

08-06-05, 07:52 PM

Currently there are no viruses for Windows Mobile. Like MrK said, currently antivirus software for Windows Mobile is a useless waste of money. Though, there is a possibility for them in the future, but you can easily get rid of a virus on a pda with a hard reset.

Cimmerian-Ken · 08-06-05, 08:04 PM

While I haven't experienced a virus on my PDA, viruses (vilri?) can still exist inside storage memory (built-in, main, or storage card) and can infect/reinfect your computers.

Also McAfee AntiVirus is free for Comcast customers.