Norton AntiVirus Incorrectly Detects Virus in VRML Add-In

 Last reviewed: August 28, 1997
Article ID: Q145737
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 2.0 for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

If you are running Norton AntiVirus for Windows 95 and you attempt to install the Microsoft Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) Add-In for Microsoft Internet Explorer 2.0, you may receive a message stating that the file is infected with the Anticad 2224 virus.

CAUSE

Norton AntiVirus incorrectly detects that the file contains a virus.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, update the Norton AntiVirus virus definition set on your computer. According to Symantec, the updated virus definition set is available from all normal Symantec distribution points, including their Internet Web site. Symantec's Web site is located at: 

   http://www.symantec.com

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information regarding this issue, please contact Symantec Technical Support.

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbtool kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win95 msiew95
Additional reference words: 95
Keywords : msiew95 win95 kb3rdparty kbtool
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: August 28, 1997
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