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Since: Oct 26, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 6:19 pm
Post subject: Updating McAfee
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Still no joy using the Superdat files to update version 8. I downloaded the
new combined engine and DAT, and still the same error message when I execute
it - i.e. unable to access registry. McAfee have previously explained that
the Superdats don't work with v8 because the directory structure has
changed.
I asked McAfee where I could find a zipped version of the new engine file so
that I could update manually, and their reply was that I don't need to do
this because I can let it update automatically. Another example of ignoring
the question and playing the Big Brother role. Seems pretty clear that they
are moving away from allowing manual updates.
And yet, even though I have v8 set to auto update, it still hasn't updated
to the new engine. And if I also use the inbuilt facility to check for
updates, it tells me I am up-to-date even though it shows I have engine 4260
still!!!
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Since: Jul 04, 2003
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 10:59 pm
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Send me email and I'll tell you how to install the file manually.
Just remove ~nospam~
Dave
"Me" <Me.DeleteThis@graceland.co.uk> wrote in message
news:1076091560.10285.0@nnrp-t71-01.news.uk.clara.net...
| Still no joy using the Superdat files to update version 8. I downloaded the
| new combined engine and DAT, and still the same error message when I execute
| it - i.e. unable to access registry. McAfee have previously explained that
| the Superdats don't work with v8 because the directory structure has
| changed.
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| I asked McAfee where I could find a zipped version of the new engine file so
| that I could update manually, and their reply was that I don't need to do
| this because I can let it update automatically. Another example of ignoring
| the question and playing the Big Brother role. Seems pretty clear that they
| are moving away from allowing manual updates.
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| And yet, even though I have v8 set to auto update, it still hasn't updated
| to the new engine. And if I also use the inbuilt facility to check for
| updates, it tells me I am up-to-date even though it shows I have engine 4260
| still!!!
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| JP
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Since: Feb 07, 2004
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 9:54 am
Post subject: Re: Updating McAfee [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Why not tell everyone? Is it a secret?
> Send me email and I'll tell you how to install the file manually.
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> Just remove ~nospam~
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> Dave
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> "Me" <Me.TakeThisOut@graceland.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:1076091560.10285.0@nnrp-t71-01.news.uk.clara.net...
> | Still no joy using the Superdat files to update version 8. I downloaded
the
> | new combined engine and DAT, and still the same error message when I
execute
> | it - i.e. unable to access registry. McAfee have previously explained
that
> | the Superdats don't work with v8 because the directory structure has
> | changed.
> |
> | I asked McAfee where I could find a zipped version of the new engine
file so
> | that I could update manually, and their reply was that I don't need to
do
> | this because I can let it update automatically. Another example of
ignoring
> | the question and playing the Big Brother role. Seems pretty clear that
they
> | are moving away from allowing manual updates.
> |
> | And yet, even though I have v8 set to auto update, it still hasn't
updated
> | to the new engine. And if I also use the inbuilt facility to check for
> | updates, it tells me I am up-to-date even though it shows I have engine
4260
> | still!!!
> |
> | JP
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Since: Jul 04, 2003
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 8:30 pm
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It's proprietary information to those who own McAfee software.
Dave
"Craven Birds" <CB.DeleteThis@privacy.net> wrote in message
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| Why not tell everyone? Is it a secret? >> Stay informed about: Updating McAfee |
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Since: Feb 07, 2004
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 8:45 pm
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In news:PVbVb.16877$IF1.8101@nwrdny03.gnilink.net,
David H. Lipman <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> muttered:
> It's proprietary information to those who own McAfee software.
Nothing personal here, but with regard to the information you're not giving
I think you're being trivial. In your previous response you stated you
would give that information if you were sent a private email, so this
statement simply doesn't add up.
What real reason is there for not giving this information freely? Does
having this information damage business in any way? If you're unable to
give the information, it would put my mind at rest if I could understand
your reasons.
Cheers,
Steve  >> Stay informed about: Updating McAfee |
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Since: Jul 04, 2003
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 10:31 pm
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Licensing and proprietary information.
Dave
"Twinkletoes" <.> wrote in message news:RWYRECD4C96A@rowyerboat.com...
| In news:PVbVb.16877$IF1.8101@nwrdny03.gnilink.net,
| David H. Lipman <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> muttered:
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| > It's proprietary information to those who own McAfee software.
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| Nothing personal here, but with regard to the information you're not giving
| I think you're being trivial. In your previous response you stated you
| would give that information if you were sent a private email, so this
| statement simply doesn't add up.
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| What real reason is there for not giving this information freely? Does
| having this information damage business in any way? If you're unable to
| give the information, it would put my mind at rest if I could understand
| your reasons.
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| Cheers,
| Steve
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| >> Stay informed about: Updating McAfee |
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Since: Feb 07, 2004
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 10:37 pm
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In news:gHdVb.5957$M8.718@nwrdny02.gnilink.net,
David H. Lipman <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> muttered:
> Licensing and proprietary information.
<quote>
Send me email and I'll tell you how to install the file manually.
</quote>
Where does that fit in with licensing and proprietary information?
Steve >> Stay informed about: Updating McAfee |
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Since: Jul 04, 2003
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2004 11:07 pm
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There is information that I gave John that is proprietary.
What is so hard to understand ?
I am NOT discussing viruses in general, I am providing a McAfee v8.0 user with SPECIFIC
information on McAfee software that is not for people who don't own McAfee because those who
don't own McAfee can follow the information and can benefit from it.
OK - Is that a good enough reason for you ? Because I'm not going any further on this
subject.
Dave
"Twinkletoes" <.> wrote in message news:RWYRECD6D18C@rowyerboat.com...
| In news:gHdVb.5957$M8.718@nwrdny02.gnilink.net,
| David H. Lipman <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> muttered:
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| > Licensing and proprietary information.
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| Send me email and I'll tell you how to install the file manually.
| </quote>
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| Where does that fit in with licensing and proprietary information?
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| Steve
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| >> Stay informed about: Updating McAfee |
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Since: Nov 01, 2003
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 10:50 am
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2004 10:50 am
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"Michael Giegerich" <migieger.TakeThisOut@web.de> wrote in message
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> Me:
> > Still no joy using the Superdat files to update version 8. I downloaded
the
> > new combined engine and DAT, and still the same error message when I
execute
> > it - i.e. unable to access registry. McAfee have previously explained
that
> > the Superdats don't work with v8 because the directory structure has
> > changed.
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> Wouldn't it be possible to extract manually?
> (the /e switch IIRC. But check with sdat4322 /?).
> Once extracted it should be easy to move the
> engine files into your v8 folder...
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> Also 4322 is the first sdat with the new engine.
> Earlier sdats wouldn't be able to update to
> 4.3.20 engine.
Yes, the /e switch.
Shane >> Stay informed about: Updating McAfee |
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Since: Mar 03, 2004
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2004 8:49 pm
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In article <JceVb.24388$KV5.4264@nwrdny01.gnilink.net>,
DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net says...
> There is information that I gave John that is proprietary.
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> What is so hard to understand ?
> I am NOT discussing viruses in general, I am providing a McAfee v8.0 user with SPECIFIC
> information on McAfee software that is not for people who don't own McAfee because those who
> don't own McAfee can follow the information and can benefit from it.
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> OK - Is that a good enough reason for you ? Because I'm not going any further on this
> subject.
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> Dave
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> "Twinkletoes" <.> wrote in message news:RWYRECD6D18C@rowyerboat.com...
> | In news:gHdVb.5957$M8.718@nwrdny02.gnilink.net,
> | David H. Lipman <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> muttered:
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> | > Licensing and proprietary information.
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> | <quote>
> | Send me email and I'll tell you how to install the file manually.
> | </quote>
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> | Where does that fit in with licensing and proprietary information?
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> | Steve
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And how do you know he is a paying authorized user, cause he says so? >> Stay informed about: Updating McAfee |
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