Windows FAQ

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• How do I update my anti-virus definitions for Norton anti-virus?
• How do I make the status bar on Internet Explorer appear by default when I open a new window?

How do I update my anti-virus definitions for Norton anti-virus?

See our security documentation on protecting yourself against viruses for information on how to keep your anti-virus software up-to-date and protect yourself against Windows viruses.

How do I make the status bar on Internet Explorer appear by default when I open a new window?

If the status bar doesn't appear on new IE windows, even if you have "Status Bar" selected under the "View" menu, you can try the following procedure:

1. With (only one) IE open, click View, select: Status Bar
2. Right-click on IE's Toolbar and select: "Lock the Toolbar"
3. Hold down the Ctrl key and click the close button (upper right)
4. Open Windows Explorer (you can do so by holding down the "Windows" key and then the "e" key), click View, select: Status Bar
5. Right-click on Explorer's Toolbar and select: "Lock the Toolbar"
6. Click Tools | Folder Options | View tab
7. Click the "Apply to all folders" button.
8. Hold down the Ctrl key and click the close button (upper right)
9. Open IE to any page, right-click on a link and select: "Open in New Window"
10. (Optional) Verify that these Registry entries exist:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
    "Show_StatusBar"="yes"
    "Show_URLinStatusBar"="yes" 
    

This procedure is from http://blog.kevindonahue.com/archives/000687.php (off-site link, will open in a new window).