Just Got My Mini today and...

[Tuned MP5T]

I'm trying to update the antivirus (Virex). But it's telling me the server cannot be found. Am I do something wrong?

 

[Daveway]

A common prob. with new Macs and the "server cannot be found" error are the DNS server numbers.

You need to get them from your modem or router and put them in your computer.

 

[joey4127]

A common prob. with new Macs and the "server cannot be found" error are the DNS server numbers.

You need to get them from your modem or router and put them in your computer.

I get the same prob on my mac mini. I don't get it daveway...

 

[Tuned MP5T]

The updates work and it was my fault, I was typing the wrong .Mac password.

 

[Mord]

why even use virex?

 

[ChrisFromCanada]

why even use virex?

Exactly!

 

[Daveway]

I have found that it is urgent to put in the DNS server #s manually. If you don't you will be plagued with errors in MOST cases.

1. get your numbers from modem or router
2. system prefs>network>configure

 

[DaiKirai]

why even use virex?

To avoid unintentionally spreading viruses among Windows users, I guess. (though all of those ought to have virus programs of their own- still, even if it's picked up it won't make the Mac look good)

 

[Mord]

unless you pass on loads of attachments there is no point, the likelihood of a word document having a macro virus is miniscule if it comes from someone you know, you cant spread a virus on a mac unless you receive and send the thing yourself

 

[5300cs]

Are you serious?? I haven't used DNS numbers since Win95!!

I don't even know what mine are...