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Can't access HTTPS resources with Ubuntu client and VirtualBox Windows host

I have VirtualBox 4.3.12 on Windows 8.1 running Ubuntu Trusty 32bit client. When I try to access HTTPS resources from the client, I see errors like: Cannot fetch index base URL https://pypi.python.org/simple/ As far as I know, there is no proxy…
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Symantec Endpoint Protection (smc.exe) Performance Problems

I am having problems on my Laptop with Symantec, its a very strange problem - Interface lags, and mouse is jerky at almost random time intervals. I did a bit of digging and it seems that no matter what program I'm currently working in - Firefox,…
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Cannot Access My Computer Over LAN

I cannot even ping my computer from another device inside LAN. I've tried the followings: Turned on Network Discovery, File&Printer Sharing, Folder Sharing from Network and Sharing Center Created an allow_all rule in symantec ntp for both…
Feyyaz
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Backup Exec - 'Please Insert Overwriteable Media'

Now this may sound like a simple problem but I have been wrestling it for the last few weeks now. Other than our main problem here, which is 'still using tape backups in 2015', I've been struggling to get Backup Exec to work correctly and overwrite…
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Are all of these antivirus programs really needed?

My English classroom has a lot of computers, all of which are very slow due to not being maintained and old, outdated software... or even software that is redundant. One of the computers has three antivirus programs, Adware (freeware), Symantec…
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Removing leftovers from Symantec uninstallation

I have uninstalled Symantec a long time ago, but there are still some leftovers remaining. Every time I start my computer, some dialogs will pop up and it's annoying. There is no uninstallation entry in the Add/Remove program panel, so I cannot…
wangshuaijie
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Symantec anti-virus is filling up my harddrive

I've been tracking down where all my disk space is being used and I found out that this folder: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\ Application Data\Symantec\Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5 Is taking up 28 gigs (on my only 80 gig…
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symantec endpoint vs. symantec protection agent

I made the upgrade and while my download speeds seem to improve SIGNIFICANTLY, I get an marked increased in periodic disk thrashing, more so than with Protection Agent. What is your experience?
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Create Windows Shortcut to Launch Symantec Endpoint Protection 12.1 LiveUpdate

I previously used LUALL.exe to launch an older version of Symantec Endpoint protection, but that is now gone in version 12.1. The tool can still be opened from within the Symantec software, but I am trying to set it up to launch directly from a…
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Why is csrss.exe and ccsvchst.exe thrashing my hard drive for up to 45 minutes at a time?

As of the past couple months, I have been the victim of serious hard drive thrashing from csrss.exe and ccsvchst.exe. Together, these two processes completely commandeer my PC, making it practically impossible to do anything until they're done. Is…
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How to clear Symantec Endpoint Protection logs

In Symantec Endpoint Protection, I want all the logs to be cleared. E.g., in Antivirus and Antispyware Protection Logs, and Risk Log tab, when I select an item and click either Clean or Delete, I got an error message and nothing got cleared. Any…
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symantec antivirus on client side

I have a problem with symantec anti virus on client side installation. I have XP operating system on my comp. I had a Norton anti virus with license version but last one month, it has been expired and now I want to install symantec client version on…
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Updating Symantec Enpoint Protection's Proactive Threat Protection Without an Internet Connection

I have a computer that is not connected to the Internet. I update Symantec Endpoint Protection's Antivirus and Antispyware Protection manually. The Proactive Threat Protection always says "Waiting for Updates." How can I update PTP without an…
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Windows 7 Symantec Endpoint Protection Problem

In my company, we use symantec endpoint prodection. But i have an update problem like this. How can i solve it? Can Windows 7 block symantec update?
Soner Gönül
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Backup to NAS or Cloud

Currently, we backup for all the servers daily using Symmetric Backup Executive 10D to a tape drive. But now, we're considering changing the backup to either NAS or to cloud storage since the tape drive is giving me a lot of problems. Can we…
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