Virus defs folder location

Checking the Intelligent Updater, that is the correct version for me. Not sure if the language of the product has anything to do with the difference or not.

Yeah mine is in If I did re-install it might've occurred before What confused me is that I was searching a folder with my NSwB current version, while I then discovered they are in the folder of the last reinstall version, as per my post just above yours.

From there I was able to get to the right folder It does make sense to me that the definitions are listed in the folder displaying the number of your last install - especially if the download for that install came from a -DEF download.

I am now curious if one used a -No DEF download if that folder number would remain what it was prior to the new install? It appears the number of the most recent DEF download is the number of the folder that contains the definitions. Back to top. Reg: Oct Kudos 0. I have the same question 0. Reg: Jul Accepted Solution. Kudos 1 Stats. Many different scenarios can create virus definitions corruption, most likely related to network interruption issues or interruption of LiveUpdate processes during the update of virus definitions.

You should see some numbered folders named by date in the format YearMonthDay. Rev example: for 22 November rev. DB files are present as well, which is normal. Also, having more than 3 folders is not always a cause for concern, though if there is a high number of virus defs folders retained for a long period of time, it may indicate underlying virus definition corruption. The SEP cache size setting of 3 guarantees that there will be at least that many revisions cached, but DefUtils may choose to hold on to additional sets if other components are registered for them.

It contains all the def Thank you all for the info. Broadcom Employee. Migration User. Posted May 01, AM. Reply Reply Privately Options Dropdown. Best Answer. Trusted Advisor. Mithun Sanghavi. Posted May 01, PM. See this document didn't find a better one for the paths: How to clear out definitions for a Symantec Endpoint Protection Posted May 23, PM.

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