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Responding to emergencies
Looking up virus names and definitions
The Virus Definitions Info window can provide you with detailed information about a virus if you have an active Internet connection. Detailed information is obtained from the Symantec Security Response Web site and displayed in separate window.
To look up detailed information about a virus
1In the Virus Definitions Info window, click the name of a virus.
2Click Learn More.
Looking up virus definitions on the Symantec Web site
Because of the large number of viruses, the Virus Definitions Info file does not include descriptions of each virus. The Symantec Security Response Web site contains a complete list of all known viruses and related malicious code, along with descriptions.
To look up virus definitions
1Point your browser to the Symantec Security Response Web site at: http://securityresponse.symantec.com
2Click View all virus threats.
3Do one of the following:
2 Type the name of a virus for which to search. 2 Scroll through the alphabetical list to locate a
virus.
4Click a virus’s name to read its description.
