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Old 03-05-2008
Sadie
 

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Re: Norton 360 not recognized as Malware Protection

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Sadie


"Charlie42" wrote:

> "Sadie" <Sadie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> > Upon accessing Windows Security Center, I see both Virus Protection and
> > and Spyware are both turned Off. Upon accessing Security Provider -
> > Symantec, I see only Norton Internet Security listed. What do we need to
> > do for the Windows Security Center to acknowledge Norton 360 installed
> > and working well?

>
> Under the assumption Norton 360 itself reports to be up and running:
> There is a general fix that can solve the problem with Vista reporting
> malware protection is missing, although it is present. All commands are
> typed in at the command prompt, you need to run as administrator:
>
> Method 1:
>
> winmgmt /verifyrepository
>
> If WMI repository is reported to be inconcistent, run the following command:
>
> winmgmt /salvagerepository
>
> Method 2:
>
> net stop winmgmt /y
> cd %windir%\system32\wbem
> ren repository repository.old
>
> Then reboot the computer.
>
> Charlie42


Appreciate your reply. With my tech skills, I will leave as is for now;
hopefully Norton 360 will improve eventually. Had difficult time removing
Norton Internet Security 2007 to install Norton 360; mission accomplished &
pleased. All things will never be perfect!
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