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Properly functioning and updated virus protection is an essential part of healthy computing habits. All windows computers on the �鶹��Ƶ network are required to have updated and current virus protection.

Vendors and Suggestions

There are many options for windows virus protection, free and pay for options. Some options are Norton, Symantec, Kaspersky, AVG, McAfee, Avast, BitDefender, Avira and Trend.

For free solutions, �鶹��Ƶ Technology Services recommends that Windows 8 and 10 users use Windows Defender.

VirusTotal is a free service that analyzes suspicious files and URLs using multiple AV scanners.

Multiple Virus Protection Applications

Having more than one antivirus package causes performance problems, and leaves your computer vulnerable to infection. From the Programs and Features Control Panel look for and uninstall, if more than one (in reverse order of installation)—Symantec Anything, Norton Anything, Kaspersky, AVG, McAfee, Avast, BitDefender, Avira, Trend. Reboot after uninstalling.

Virus definitions

Virus protection is a two part process. The first is installing the antivirus software. The second is regularly updating your virus definitions. The virus definitions file tells the software how to identify computer viruses. Most antivirus application automatically check for current virus definitions. Virus definitions are typically updated often - definitions that are older than a week are likely not up to date.

Scanning for viruses

You should regularly scan your computer for viruses. Most Anti Virus applications have the ability to schedule a regular (daily) scan.

Virus removal

For help removing viruses, please see Virus and Malware Removal or Macintosh Adware Removal.

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-�鶹��Ƶ offers [[Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition]] software for use on personal computers. This software automatically receives updates from a server on campus. Students connecting to the campus network are required to use this software.
+Properly functioning and updated virus protection is an essential part of healthy computing habits.  All windows computers on the �鶹��Ƶ network are required to have updated and current virus protection.
-To install [[Symantec AntiVirus]], you must first uninstall any other virus protection from your computer.  Having multiple copies of antivirus software prevents it from working. In the [[Add/Remove Programs Control Panel]], select your antivirus program and then select remove or uninstall. You will need to reboot after uninstalling. Note: Users with Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition provided by �鶹��Ƶ in past years do not need to uninstall.
+==Vendors and Suggestions==
+There are many options for windows virus protection, free and pay for options.  Some options are Norton, Symantec, Kaspersky, AVG, McAfee, Avast, BitDefender, Avira and Trend.
-==Download Symantec Antivirus==
+For free solutions, �鶹��Ƶ Technology Services recommends that Windows 8 and 10 users use Windows Defender.
-Because uninstalling your virus protection can leave your computer vulnerable, we recommend that you [http://greg.gac.edu/download/�鶹��ƵAV.exe download Symantec AntiVirus] and [http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/defs.download.html download current virus definitions] and unplugging your computer from the network before proceeding with the uninstall process.
-==Virus definitions==
+VirusTotal is a free service that analyzes suspicious files and URLs using multiple AV scanners.
-Virus protection is a two part process. The first is installing the [[Symantec AntiVirus]] software. The second is regularly updating your [[virus definitions]]. The virus definitions file tells the software how to identify computer viruses. The Symantec AntiVirus product is configured to automatically receive updated virus definitions from a server on campus.
-To check your virus definitions date, open the Symantec AntiVirus software. From the Start Menu, select Programs -> �鶹��Ƶ AntiVirus -> �鶹��Ƶ Symantec AntiVirus. When the software opens, the virus definition date is in the lower right section of the screen. Virus definitions more than a week old should be updated.
+https://www.virustotal.com/
-To update your virus definitions, click the [[LiveUpdate]] button or visit [http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/download/pages/US-NAVCE.html Symantec's virus definitions page] and click on the exe file that is the second download available on the page. When you click on the file to download, select Save to save the file to your computer. Once it is downloaded, double-click the file to update your virus definitions.
+==Multiple Virus Protection Applications==
+Having more than one antivirus package causes performance problems, and leaves your computer vulnerable to infection. From the '''Programs and Features''' Control Panel look for and uninstall, '''if more than one''' (in reverse order of installation)—Symantec Anything, Norton Anything, Kaspersky, AVG, McAfee, Avast, BitDefender, Avira, Trend.  Reboot after uninstalling.
+==Virus definitions==
+Virus protection is a two part process. The first is installing the antivirus software. The second is regularly updating your virus definitions. The virus definitions file tells the software how to identify computer viruses. Most antivirus application automatically check for current virus definitions.  Virus definitions are typically updated often - definitions that are older than a week are likely not up to date.
 ==Scanning for viruses==
-You should regularly scan your computer for viruses. To scan with Symantec AntiVirus, launch the program. From the Start Menu, select Programs -> �鶹��Ƶ AntiVirus -> �鶹��Ƶ Symantec AntiVirus. When the software opens, click on Scan Computer under the Scan menu. Select your hard drive and click Scan.
+You should regularly scan your computer for viruses.  Most Anti Virus applications have the ability to schedule a regular (daily) scan.
-To schedule an automatic scan, select New Scheduled Scan from the Edit menu. Specify a name for the scan and click Next. Select a frequency for the scan and click Next. Specify the drives you want to scan and click Save.
 ==Virus removal==
-If a virus is found on your computer, Symantec AntiVirus may do one of several things to the infected file. It may be placed in Quarantine so it cannot harm your computer, repaired, or left alone. Because removal is different for each virus, search [http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html Symantec's Virus Encyclopedia] for removal instructions or our Virus Removal Pages.
+For help removing viruses, please see [[Virus and Malware Removal]] or [[Macintosh Adware Removal]].
-Once you have removed any viruses, you will want to also remove Quarantined files. In the [[Symantec AntiVirus]] program, select [[Quarantine]] from the View menu. Delete any files listed, by clicking on the file and then clicking the red X above the virus list. Hold the Control Key while clicking to select multiple files.
+==See also==
+* [[Virus and Malware Removal]]
+* [[Malwarebytes]]
+* [[Symantec Anti-Virus]]
+* [[Safe Mode]]
+* [[Macintosh Adware Removal]]
 [[Category:Viruses]]