Security-Index & Description
Anti-Virus
It is important that you take steps to verify you are using the latest antivirus software available. Please take a few moments to be sure you are at the latest version and set up with the maximum protection enabled (Macintosh users please click HERE).
The campus licenses the McAfee antivirus suite from Network Associates for Windows computers. (If you have chosen to install another product, such as Norton or F-Prot, please take whatever steps are needed to protect yourself. Do not use McAfee in combination with any other antivirus program).
If your computer connects from on campus, your antivirus software can be automatically updated using McAfee Agent. To see if you have this already installed on your computer look for McAfee “M” in the lower right "tray" of your screen.
If this icon is not present, install ePolicy Orchestrator by clicking HERE.
Is My Antivirus up-to-date?
You should see a small shield with a red M on it in the lower right, "tray" area of your screen.
Right click on the icon, move the cursor down to "About VirusScan Enterprise," and click. A box like this should appear:
You are "current" if the versions appear as follows:
VirusScan Enterprise (top line): 8.7i + Antispyware Enterprise 8.7.0i
DAT Created on: This date must be within the last 7 days.
Scan engine: 5301.4018
If ANY of these is different on your screen, your antivirus needs to be updated. Please go to "Updating Your Antivirus" at the bottom of this message now.
Updating Your Antivirus Engine\Definitions
1) Right-click the small icon with the red M on it in the lower right, "tray" area of your screen and click "Update Now," as shown below:
Upgrading Your Antivirus
To update your McAfee Virus Scan software to the latest version, or to reinstall the latest version (VirusScan Enterprise 8.7i + Antispyware), please follow these instructions using Internet Explorer. Be sure to print these instructions, as you will be required to close this application during the install.
STEP A – Determine if your workstation is a Campus Workstation (for home computers and campus laptops please request a copy of the At Home Antivirus via softwarerequest@fullerton.edu)
STEP B – AntiVirus Installation:
1) Click the link below to begin installation over the network. Allow the installer to proceed if your computer displays any warnings about web content.
2) The installation will proceed silently and usually takes 3 to 5 minutes. To verify that antivirus has been installed click the "Start" button and look for the McAfee program folder, as shown below (Note: You will NOT see the M icon in the system tray until you log off and back on to the workstation):
Server and Non-Rollout Workstation Anti-Virus Information
It is especially important that you take steps to verify that servers are using the latest antivirus software available. Please take a few moments to be sure you are at the latest version and set up with the maximum, yet least intrusive, protection enabled.
Please read the Technical Reference Guide located below if you are installing Antivirus for servers, lab workstations and department purchased computers.
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Updated: 10/26/2009 1:19:43 PM
