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Disabling Virus Scanner and Staying Connected

Discussion in 'General Internet' started by Snape, 2006/04/07.

  1. 2006/04/07
    Snape

    Snape Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi all,
    I have a pretty short and simple question. So, here it is:
    I need to disable my virus scanner for a game which stutter's if the scanner is loaded. If I disable the scanner while my computer is still physically connected to the internet (ADSL), am I at any risk of viruses or spyware getting into my system? I would, of course, have Firefox/Explorer closed and would not be accessing the internet during this period.

    S
     
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    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Physically disconnect from the internet by pulling the ADSL cable out from your computer and then disable the av - that is 100% safe :)

    Remember to re-enable the av before reconnecting the ADSL cable.
     
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    Snape

    Snape Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks for that clarification Pete, I thought this might have been the case.

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