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Old 05-23-2004, 06:38 PM   #1
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Can i install norton while my computer has a virus?

my computer has a virus called iyus.dll that just wont leave me, so i went out and got the whole FWABOOSH norton suite thing... can i install it while i have the virus on my computer or will this fuxor the whole thing?
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Old 05-23-2004, 06:46 PM   #2
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Dont see why not unless its been programed to kill NAV.
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Here's some info on it: http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/defau...virus_k=122414

It looks like you should be able to install it.
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Cool

Personally I would go over to Trend Micro and do a online Housecall virus scan and try to eliminate or at least quarantine it before installing anything. http://housecall.trendmicro.com/hous...start_corp.asp
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