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In article <zqpQlVAfoiA3EAxc@artful.demon.co.uk>, David Lawson
<david@artful.demon.co.uk> writes
>>I have 3.0.3102, as supplied by Dell on 1st Feb...
>
>You can get v3 DAT files from the same source.

Done that - thanks. But...

The readme (actually whatsnew.txt) says:

  >To test your installation, copy the following line into its
  >own file, then save the file with the name EICAR.COM.

  > X5O!P%@AP[4\PZX54(P^)7CC)7}$EICAR-STANDARD-ANTIVIRUS-TEST-FILE!$H+H*

  >The file size will be 69 or 70 bytes.

  >Next, start your anti-virus software and allow it to scan
  >the directory that contains EICAR.COM. When your software
  >scans this file, it will report finding the
  >EICAR virus.

I've folowed that to the letter (after installing the new files) and
nothing is found :-(

<wail>
Doesn't *anything* with computers work properly ?
</wail>

> If you have a licenced
>version you can update to v4 (which is basically the Dr Soloman's
>program). Try the Network Assocs web page for advice.

Will do, over the weekend, thanks, if I don't decide to go for an
alternative.
-- 
Andy Mabbett

I've given up superstitious mumbo jumbo for Lent...