Yast2 won't refresh - help needed

I am absolutely brand-spanking new to linux - Suse 10/Gnome
desktop/Yast2. The free version from Novell.

I have been trying to install clamav and clamtk rpms for the past couple
of days - no joy.

There is a folder called Downloads in my Home folder where these
programs are located. I clicked the 'use directory as a source with
Yast' button and get the OK that it's a recognized Yast directory.

But, when I click the 'install package with Yast' button, when Yast
finally opens, a pop-up stating 'installation source not refreshed' pops
up. When I open the Yast2 Installation Source and click the Edit /
Refresh button, I get the same 'installation source not refreshed'
popup.

I've done a Suse installation repair and everything is fine.

This has problem has me stumped.

Any assistance you can offer is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Joe


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