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  Asked: Jan 25 2008   7:19 PM GMT
  Asked by: Breyn


computer associates registry settings


CA, Computer Associates

i need to find the registry key that tracks the anti-virus update date for computer associates software version 8.1

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Torillian  |   Jan 29 2008  8:15AM GMT

not sure the date is stored in the registry in clear text for security reasons it’s calculated from various file checksums i assuming.

file locations are ; C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\VirusDefs\

You might want to check out this post if your query is regarding missing client dates ;
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