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• Download the Colby licensed Anti-Virus Software SOPHOS

• Update your Anti Virus Definitions: for those with SOPHOS, restart your machine and when connected to the network, the program will automatically update, installing the new definitions.
• Or if you prefer to purchase an alternate program, try
  • Norton Anti Virus - How does Norton check your definitions? Purchase the program, install it. Then open Norton, click on virus definitions, ...the pop up window will state if your protection is up to date. if not, run the "live update." Do this weekly.
  • McAfee Anti Virus
    
  • Trend Micro (A free online scanner)
    
  • If you want help, where is the link to local vendors that can help for a fee?
  
  
• Use a Personal Firewall. How to activate and configure the XP built in XP Firewall. See article 283673 at the bottom of the page on how to enable or disable the firewall. For additional information read these documents for Windows_XP_firewalls and for Mac_OSX_firewalls. Or use Zone Alarm
  
  
• Spyware Protection and Removal: Spybot or Adaware
• Set a secure password to log onto your machine.
  • a secure password consists of numbers, letters, and punctuation
  • do not share this password with anyone
  • log off or shut down your computer when you are not around.

Do the Windows critical updates at least once a week or set up your machine for automatic updates. Open Internet Explorer, Go to Tools, Select Windows Update, follow the prompts to install critical updates. To download the instructions for installing critical updates click on one of the following:
How to Install Windows Critical Updates
How to Install Automatic Windows Critical Updates



Or use these detailed steps:

Go to www.microsoft.com/windowsupdate


The Windows Up Date page will load and a welcome message will come up. Proceed to click on the link Scan for Updates


On the left panel, there is a list of updates, click on Critical Updates, and then on the right, the list of critical updates will come up.


Review and Install all the critical updates, and your computer will be patched up until the next malicious worm attack!

It is important for all computer owners to download and install the latest Office security releases on a regular basis. Pay attention to security notices sent out by Student Comuter Services or visit this site: Office Update site

Other Computer Tips and Aids can be found at this SCS Helpdesk Site.

SCS will make their best effort in removing a virus. We can not guarantee when removing a virus that it may not cause more problems. In some instances removing viruses from the computer may adversely affect the operating system. This can cause serious problems and may require re-installation. Since SCS does not reformat or install OS's you would then need to contact the vendor or take the machine to a local repair shop in town...or try to fix it yourself.

Follow these simple steps:
• Back up your documents regularly
• Keep your virus definitions up to date.
• Run Windows Updates weekly or more often.
• Use a personal firewall. Software or hardware versions are also available. XP Firewall Instructions from Microsoft
• Beware of email labeled SPAM. Don't open it unless you're expecting it.
• Keep manufacturers 'restore disks' at hand. They may ease reinstallation issues.

Thank you
Student Computer Services