Mcafee update DAT version??

[Paradutch]

Hi

today i downloaded the mcafee Virusscan from the site that was given earlier here on this board (netwest...something) by a poster......thanks for that:-)
I signed up...downloaded it and installed it...no probs. I didn't choose it's firewall as i am very content with free kerio 2.1.5:-)

However something funny i did noticed...as i was ready with updating after installing it my DATversion was: 5120.000

however on this site:

http://www.dozleng.com/updates/index.php?act=calendar&cal_id=1&code=showevent&event_id=43179

it told me they allready had another (newer) Dat version....

HUH??

AM I something missing here?? my Machine is Windows XP with SP2 and latest updates. As a FW I use kerio 2.1.5 free version.

I tried several times to update manualy but the program just said that there were no newer updates availeble.
I don't understand this policy. I mean normaly after a fresh install you would think you have the latest antivirus sigs (DAT)....apperently NOT so with Mcafee.

Anyone????

TIA

Para.

[C.S.J]

{QUOTE-> I mean normaly after a fresh install you would think you have the latest antivirus sigs (DAT)....apperently NOT so with Mcafee. <-QUOTE}
this is never the case, with any AV, updates need to be downloaded after installation.

dont trust any websites with info, just use the updater located in mcafee till it tells you there are no more updates available. :)

[bigc73542]

here is the updates from today 09/17/07 Edit. it just updated again

[sasa843]

Hi,

Also don't be surprised if sometimes Mcafee informs You that You have the latest updates bu that's actually is not correct. On this link You can check what is the latest DAT published. Just try updating Your Virusscan a little bit later.

The link is http://vil.nai.com/vil/DATReadme.aspx

[bigc73542]

{QUOTE-> Hi,

Also don't be surprised if sometimes Mcafee informs You that You have the latest updates bu that's actually is not correct. On this link You can check what is the latest DAT published. Just try updating Your Virusscan a little bit later.

The link is http://vil.nai.com/vil/DATReadme.aspx <-QUOTE}



according to your link I do have the latest (5121) I have been useing McAfee off and on for close to twenty years and they have always updated pretty well..

[Graystoke]

My Comcast McAfee shows I have 5121.

[Paradutch]

Thanks guys,....it updated 3 hours ago.,...:-)

all is OK now...

Para

[sasa843]

{QUOTE-> according to your link I do have the latest (5121) I have been useing McAfee off and on for close to twenty years and they have always updated pretty well.. <-QUOTE}

Hi,

Actually it updates very well just sometimes I noticed that it informs me that I have the latest updates and when I go to that link it shows that there is a new update available. Neverthlless, the next time I click on Update Now it updates without any problems.

Thanks.