Windows 7 / Networking

Third-Party Anti-malware Software

Most companies purchase third-party antivirus or anti-malware software. Two of the major companies that sell third-party antivirus software are McAfee and Symantec.

Both of these companies sell corporate editions of the software that can be centrally managed from a server. This server can deploy the software to the clients, verify that scans are being run regularly, and keep the software up to date with current definitions.

Windows 7 verifies that antivirus software is installed, running, and up to date. If antivirus software that meets all of these conditions isn't detected, the Action Center will report it as a discrepancy.

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