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Aptiva - How to update Norton AntiVirus

Applicable to: World-Wide

It is important to periodically bring your system up to date with all of the latest Norton AntiVirus signature files. Although IBM provided you with the latest version of Norton AntiVirus that was available when your machine was designed, it is important to check for updates frequently. In order to keep Norton AntiVirus current, you should use the Norton Live Update function to obtain the latest signature files. These files are provided free of charge and only take a few minutes to download. In order to obtain the latest signature files follow these steps:

To connect directly to Norton:
1. Ensure that your computer modem is correctly connected to a phone line.
2. Click on Start, Programs, Norton AntiVirus, Norton AntiVirus to open the program.
3. Click on "Live Update".
4. Select "Modem" from the selection box and click Next.
5. If you are prompted for your area code and dialing information, supply these and click OK.
6. You will be shown the number that is being dialed. Click OK to proceed.
7. The appropriate updates will be downloaded and applied to your system.

To connect via the internet:
1. Ensure that your computer modem is correctly connected to a phone line and that you have your internet service properly set up.
2. Connect to your internet service provider.
3. Click on Start, Programs, Norton AntiVirus, Norton AntiVirus to open the program.
4. Click on "Live Update".
5. Select "Internet" from the selection box and click Next.
6. The appropriate updates will be downloaded and applied to your system.

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Date Created

30-03-99

Last Updated

30-03-99

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IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2139, 2153, 2156, 2158, 2163, 2164

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