On 5 Nov 99, 10:50, Alan Guy wrote:
> I'm curious here. I already use McAfee, scan everything coming
> in (email & attachements, inet downloads, everthing
> automatically). I also have my McAfee configured to scan my
> whole machine everyday at noon (ALL files & macro heuristics). I
> also update my 'dat' files a MINIMUM of once a month.
>
> My question is: do I need to implement this Microsoft assistance
> ON TOP OF what I'm already doing - my guess is no, but you've
> got me worried now?
No, not at all. This is an offer made to those whom have no virus
protection, or perhaps to whom are using virus protection with which
they do not feel entirely confident.
You are using one of the top of the line virus protectors, so you can
sit pat. And anyone else that already has virus protection from a
leading virus protection software company does not need to partake in
this offer.
I posted that announcement because not long ago we had a query about
free virus scanning software. We need to be aware, though, that this
arrangement by Microsoft is not for free software, but it is an
arrangement to extend the normal trial time limits that these various
companies provide us, which is usually about 25 to 45 days. Here we
are given 90 days.
I suppose one could take the opportunity to evaluate other programs.
For example for those using McAfee/Network Associates scanners, they
might be curious about the Norton/Symantec AV program. One could set
their present AV program aside and try out one of these 90 day trial
programs.
We do stress the importance of having virus scanning programs on our
computers. However, I was not trying to be alarmist. Unlike
Microsoft, I do not think the year 2000 will bring us any worse or more
virus programs than we average today. But I do want all our members
protected here in 1999 as well as 2000.
You're fine, Alan. Just keep those DAT files current. :-)
Alan
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