Unable to update virus database

[dele]

I recently installed ClamAV to see if I can use it to scan viruses on my windows partitions. I am using Kubuntu 7.10 and Engine version: 0.92.1. However I cannot update the virus database and receive the following error.

cdelehanty@Dele2:~$ sudo freshclam
ClamAV update process started at Mon May 5 15:17:33 2008
WARNING: Can't query current.cvd.clamav.net
WARNING: Invalid DNS reply. Falling back to HTTP mode.
Reading CVD header (main.cvd): OK (IMS)
main.cvd is up to date (version: 45, sigs: 169676, f-level: 21, builder: sven)
Reading CVD header (daily.cvd): OK (IMS)
daily.cvd is up to date (version: 7028, sigs: 45806, f-level: 26, builder: ccordes)
cdelehanty@Dele2:~$

I have no known issues with my router and can update Kubuntu and install other programs. Also no problems with email and internet browsing.

Can anyone explain to me what this fault is and if possible any solutions to allow me to update.

Also is it possible for ClamAV to scan for viruses on windows partition from the Linux environment?

regards

Dele

[cantab]

Re: Unable to update virus database

Looks like nothing's wrong with your computer. I can't get a dns result for current.cvd.clamav.net either. But in any case, it's saying you're up to date.

And yes, ClamAV can scan windows partitions if they're mounted. That's pretty much the only reason a desktop needs it.