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can i backup norton internet security updates..

2 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/can-i-backup-norton-internet-security-updates.26254/

abhishek_sharma
abhishek_sharma Original post #1
Mar 30, 2006 at 10:39 AM
i installed norton internet security 2005 frm my mobo cd.
liveupdate ran on first use and updated the various programs in the suite.

now since i'm on a limited dwnld bb connection, i wouldnt like it to update each time i reinstall norton..
is there any way tht i can backup the defn files and updates for future use..
plz help!!!
yrana2002
Mar 30, 2006 at 12:44 PM
I'm not sure, but the Symantec Definition Files( virus information ) are normally stored in this folder:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\VirusDefs

You can backup the files here or the entire folder, then just restore it when you reinstall.


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