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This article describes how to download virus definitions from Symantec.

Applies To:

Windows XP Home and Professional installed with Symantec AntiVirus.

Requirements:
  1. Download http://www.sarc.com/avcenter/download/us-files/rapidrelease/symrapidreleasedefsx86.exe to your desktop.
  2. Once your download is complete, double-click on the file to execute it.
  3. Allow the updates to complete.
  4. After the updates have completed, click OK on the box titled Symantec Security Response Intelligent Updater. It will contain the following message: "Search complete. Thank you for using Intelligent Updater."

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