Difference between revisions of "Symantec AntiVirus"
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==Install== | ==Install== | ||
Revision as of 14:50, 5 May 2008
Symantec AntiVirus is an anti-virus application created by Symantec. 鶹Ƶ requires our customized version of this software to be installed on all Windows machines before they are allowed onto the network.
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
Windows 98
Windows 98 is not a supported operating system at 鶹Ƶ. There is no Symantec Antivirus available for this OS.
Windows 200X,XP,Vista
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 need to update your virus definitions. Click the LiveUpdate button and 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, or on . On the Rescue CD, they can be installed by double-clicking the file in the following location: Rescue x6111 CD\Symantec\Current Virus Defs.