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# Launch Symantec AntiVirus by going to the [[Start Menu]] -> Programs -> Symantec Client Security. | # Launch Symantec AntiVirus by going to the [[Start Menu]] -> Programs -> Symantec Client Security. | ||
| − | # | + | # Verify that your [[virus definitions]] are less than a week old. |
# If they are more than a week old, you will need to update your virus definitions. Click the LiveUpdate button and then click next. LiveUpdate will check Symantec's server for updated definitions, download and install all necessary updates. After the installation is complete, the date of your virus definitions will update (this usually takes a minute or two). | # If they are more than a week old, you will need to update your virus definitions. Click the LiveUpdate button and then click next. LiveUpdate will check Symantec's server for updated definitions, download and install all necessary updates. After the installation is complete, the date of your virus definitions will update (this usually takes a minute or two). | ||
# Updated definitions are also available on the [[Rescue 6111 CD]] from the [[Technology Helpline]]. They can be installed by double-clicking the file in the following location: Rescue x6111 CD\Symantec\Current Virus Defs. | # Updated definitions are also available on the [[Rescue 6111 CD]] from the [[Technology Helpline]]. They can be installed by double-clicking the file in the following location: Rescue x6111 CD\Symantec\Current Virus Defs. | ||
Revision as of 14:05, 28 November 2006
Symantec AntiVirus is an anti-virus application created by Symantec.
Contents
Important note
You must UNINSTALL all other anti-virus programs from your computer before you install 鶹Ƶ' packaged version of Symantec AntiVirus, even if your current anti-virus program is another Symantec or Norton product. We perform important customizations to our version of Symantec AntiVirus that help us maintain network security and prevent serious virus outbreaks.
Download
You can from the .
Install
After downloading the 鶹ƵAV.exe file, launch the file by double-clicking. The Symantec AntiVirus installer will run. When it completes, it will reboot your machine.
Update
- Launch Symantec AntiVirus by going to the Start Menu -> Programs -> Symantec Client Security.
- Verify that your virus definitions are less than a week old.
- If they are more than a week old, you will need to update your virus definitions. Click the LiveUpdate button and then click next. LiveUpdate will check Symantec's server for updated definitions, download and install all necessary updates. After the installation is complete, the date of your virus definitions will update (this usually takes a minute or two).
- Updated definitions are also available on the Rescue 6111 CD from the Technology Helpline. They can be installed by double-clicking the file in the following location: Rescue x6111 CD\Symantec\Current Virus Defs.