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Windows 98 2nd edition, anti-virus program
I once used Windows 98 1st edition and McAfee VirusScan. Then one day I
couldn’t boot up Windows. I put my computer in the shop [MicroGear] to
have it repaired. They had to wipe the hard drive. They installed Windows
98 2nd edition. When I was reinstalling my programs I found that I couldn’t
install my McAfee VirusScan. A window opened up saying something like
“This program may cause Windows to malfunction or crash.” The man at
MicroGear said that I do not need an anti-virus program because Windows
98 2nd edition can’t get viruses. I can’t find any information about this.
Does anyone know anything about this?
couldn’t boot up Windows. I put my computer in the shop [MicroGear] to
have it repaired. They had to wipe the hard drive. They installed Windows
98 2nd edition. When I was reinstalling my programs I found that I couldn’t
install my McAfee VirusScan. A window opened up saying something like
“This program may cause Windows to malfunction or crash.” The man at
MicroGear said that I do not need an anti-virus program because Windows
98 2nd edition can’t get viruses. I can’t find any information about this.
Does anyone know anything about this?
That is just total CRAP.........
Of course 98 can get viruses.
You probably need to update your Version of Mcafee, or go to
Norton Anti-Virus 2000.
Regards, Bud
http://www.geocities.com/budallen98_98/
Bud's Win95 Win98 Tips and Troubleshooter
Of course 98 can get viruses.
You probably need to update your Version of Mcafee, or go to
Norton Anti-Virus 2000.
Regards, Bud
http://www.geocities.com/budallen98_98/
Bud's Win95 Win98 Tips and Troubleshooter
Tha kind of comment makes me wonder whether or not you needed Windows re-installed.
It does sound like you have an antiquated anti-virus engine - - so I would follow Bud's advice and see if you can get an updated version.
That error message kind of sounds like a Windows 2000 error when you install an application and there is conflict possibility - - but sometimes it will work.
bobinmad
It does sound like you have an antiquated anti-virus engine - - so I would follow Bud's advice and see if you can get an updated version.
That error message kind of sounds like a Windows 2000 error when you install an application and there is conflict possibility - - but sometimes it will work.
bobinmad
It also sounds like you need to find a more knowledgeable person to fix your computer.
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Yes Win98SE can and has gotten viruses.