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    Dell I6000 virus scanning

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by dkan, Nov 19, 2005.

  1. dkan

    dkan Newbie

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    Recently I bought Dell I6000, when i try to scan virus using Mcafee and Trendmicro, it takes me 2hrs plus to finish. Why? Is new and I haven't save any new program or files. Furthermore, I notice there are alot of files when scanning for virus. Where these files come from? Kindly help
     
    dkan, Nov 19, 2005
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  2. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    All the crap dell puts on there laptops before they get to you. You need to do a reformat.

    I have mcafee also, i dont have much files and it takes me 3 hours. Its a slow scan so it makes sure it gets everything.
     
    nickspohn, Nov 19, 2005
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    If you don't want to do a reformat (which would be best in your situation), the go into Add/Remove programs and uninstall all of the Dell crapware. That will help more than anything.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 19, 2005
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  4. Delvien

    Delvien Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I would still suggest you do a reformat... With Winxp it is easy enough.. most of that stuff is automated
     
    Delvien, Nov 19, 2005
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Hence why I said "It would be best in your situation".
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 19, 2005
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