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To: Junkyardawg who started this subject	11/6/2000 12:43:07 AM
From: mr.mark	of 110653

virus scanning tip.... not all file extensions are listed in the default settings for files to scan. this may vary from one antivirus software company to another. i know that norton antivirus does not include all file settings in its default list of files to scan. with this in mind, there are a couple of things you can do to strengthen your virus protection. one is to add some of the dangerous extensions to the list. i know, for example, that SHS is one to add. various lists can be found around the internet describing potential problem file extensions. the other way to assure maximum virus protection during scans is to tell your antivirus application to scan all files, with no exceptions. that way, nothing gets past the antivirus wall. as i said, i do not believe that this is the default setting used by norton. i think norton has "program files and documents only" checked as file types to scan. the way i see it, if you're going to call it protection, why would you allow a compromise to exist on your machine? just a few thoughts... :) mark

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