[nflug] clamav or f-prot

[Cyber Source]

Bootz wrote:
> Hi, I'm using knoppix to remove viruses from a winXP machine, but am
> having trouble updating the virus databases and engines ....I think this
> is because I am using ram disk right (Live CD)? using knoppix 5.0  Is
> there a way I can update the virus database and engine ...I must be
> missing a step.  The system just freezes everytime I try and update, at
> first it just slows, then stops.  Any help direction would be most welcomed.
>
> Thank you,
> Eric
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It's way simpler to have a spare hdd around that you have a small Linux
install on with clam, then just keep that up to date with freshclam and
mount the xtra pooched boxes with that and scan away. I keep an old 6gb
around with dapper that I use for just such occasions ;)
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