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March 13, 2003
I still hate computers. Sometimes.
AARGH!
So, as i mentioned, I'm trying to install Norton Antivirus 2003 on the computers up at the learning center. And I've had a bunch of trouble with one system, which today necessitated calling Symantec Tech Support.
I regaled the tech, who is a very cool guy, with the sordid tale of IE installations, virus problems, and the blood, sweat, and tears that the keyboard has had inflicted upon it.
He said I'd done everything right and we did some hunting to see what viruses, exactly, it had.
Turns out the system has four viruses, including several variants of the Klez worm, which is an anti-virus program blocker. Feh.
His final answer? We have two options:
- Shell out $69.95 per virus for assistance removing them. This would get rid of the problem, but likely leave Windows thoroughly damaged.
- Format the hard drive and start from scratch.
I told my Aunt, who is a SysAdmin, that I was starting to feel like a Real Computer PersonTM, and she said, "if you get through all this, you will be!"
Hee!
So there's an upside to all this. Once I'm through it, I can stop feeling like a complete dork among computer geeks, and feel like a bit of a dork instead.
File under: Rantings
Posted by Ealasaid at March 13, 2003 06:32 PM
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Hope that helps.
Posted by: Yog Sothoth at March 14, 2003 07:51 AM
I tried that. Unfortunately, one of the other viruses on the system prevents the FixKlez program from running! It's grossly unfair and sucks majorly.
On the other hand, it IS a learning experience, so I guess I shouldn't whine too much.
Should I be worried that one of the Elder Gods is reading my blog?
Posted by: Ealasaid at March 14, 2003 04:12 PM
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