McAfee Update Problem

This entry was posted by Jon Frowd Software Developer on Thursday, 22 April, 2010

Please be aware that the latest McAfee DAT file released by McAfee overnight is corrupted. The update can cause issues with Windows, and can stop your PC from booting.  If you reboot your workstation, this action will result in the workstation going into a boot loop.

FOR ALL SITES RUNNING MCAFEE VIRUS PRODUCTS, PLEASE DO NOT REBOOT YOUR PC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

A fix has been developed and deployment will be ongoing.

If you do have any issues at all, please do not hesitate to contact the Healthcare Computing Service Desk on 01425 470888.

For further information regarding the issue please visit the following website:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/mcafee-update–shutting-down-xp-machines/

More information will follow shortly.

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One Response to “McAfee Update Problem”

  1. Healthcare Computing Webmaster
    April 23, 2010 at 10:41 am

    McAfee has successfully deployed a new DAT that has fixed the issue caused by DAT 5958. This update will continue to be applied automatically.

    In the meantime we would recommend you continue to not shutdown or restart your PC

    Please call the service desk if you have any concerns.


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