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Anti-Virus Software without Internet Connection sanswoo 02-26-2008
Posted by sanswoo on February 26, 2008, 11:03 am
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I have a computer that is used for processing classified information.
Under our security protocols, we cannot allow this computer to be
connected to the internet, yet we must maintain up-to-date antivirus
software on it. Norton and McAfee both require updates be received
online. Windows Defender requires the operating system be verified
through their Genuine Advantage program.

Is there any mainstream anti-virus program that I can install without
registering it online and still receive updated virus definition files
(e.g. from a CD either direct from the company or downloaded to
another computer)?

Thanks!

Posted by John on February 26, 2008, 12:15 pm
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Norton (or Symantec) allows you to download virus definition daily.
http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/definitions.jsp
I'm sure they have activation by phone option when installing the software.

Btw, if this (standalone) PC has no external peripherals, no internet
connection, how on earth can you get a virus?

>I have a computer that is used for processing classified information.
> Under our security protocols, we cannot allow this computer to be
> connected to the internet, yet we must maintain up-to-date antivirus
> software on it. Norton and McAfee both require updates be received
> online. Windows Defender requires the operating system be verified
> through their Genuine Advantage program.
>
> Is there any mainstream anti-virus program that I can install without
> registering it online and still receive updated virus definition files
> (e.g. from a CD either direct from the company or downloaded to
> another computer)?
>
> Thanks!



Posted by Tom [Pepper] Willett on February 26, 2008, 12:19 pm
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The activation process for Norton AntiVirus 2004 through 2007 can be
accomplished through two methods: over the Internet or by phone. Starting
with Norton AntiVirus 2008, activation can only be accomplished over the
Internet.

: Norton (or Symantec) allows you to download virus definition daily.
: http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/definitions.jsp
: I'm sure they have activation by phone option when installing the
software.
:
: Btw, if this (standalone) PC has no external peripherals, no internet
: connection, how on earth can you get a virus?
:
: >I have a computer that is used for processing classified information.
: > Under our security protocols, we cannot allow this computer to be
: > connected to the internet, yet we must maintain up-to-date antivirus
: > software on it. Norton and McAfee both require updates be received
: > online. Windows Defender requires the operating system be verified
: > through their Genuine Advantage program.
: >
: > Is there any mainstream anti-virus program that I can install without
: > registering it online and still receive updated virus definition files
: > (e.g. from a CD either direct from the company or downloaded to
: > another computer)?
: >
: > Thanks!
:
:



Posted by John on February 26, 2008, 2:04 pm
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Thanks for the info.

> The activation process for Norton AntiVirus 2004 through 2007 can be
> accomplished through two methods: over the Internet or by phone. Starting
> with Norton AntiVirus 2008, activation can only be accomplished over the
> Internet.
>
> "John" <a> wrote in message
> : Norton (or Symantec) allows you to download virus definition daily.
> : http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/definitions.jsp
> : I'm sure they have activation by phone option when installing the
> software.
> :
> : Btw, if this (standalone) PC has no external peripherals, no internet
> : connection, how on earth can you get a virus?
> :
> :
> : >I have a computer that is used for processing classified information.
> : > Under our security protocols, we cannot allow this computer to be
> : > connected to the internet, yet we must maintain up-to-date antivirus
> : > software on it. Norton and McAfee both require updates be received
> : > online. Windows Defender requires the operating system be verified
> : > through their Genuine Advantage program.
> : >
> : > Is there any mainstream anti-virus program that I can install without
> : > registering it online and still receive updated virus definition files
> : > (e.g. from a CD either direct from the company or downloaded to
> : > another computer)?
> : >
> : > Thanks!
> :
> :
>
>



Posted by Sanswoo on February 26, 2008, 1:18 pm
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On Feb 26, 12:15 pm, "John" <a> wrote:
> Norton (or Symantec) allows you to download virus definition
daily.http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/definitions.jsp
> I'm sure they have activation by phone option when installing the software.
>
> Btw, if this (standalone) PC has no external peripherals, no internet
> connection, how on earth can you get a virus?

We will be transferring data back and forth on CDs...we want to make
sure nothing gets introduced into our system by other media.
Thanks for your info...I chatted with a "Norton rep" - obviously from
India - who said there was nothing they could do. But it's worth a
phone call.

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