Anti-Virus Software
Anti-virus and anti-spyware software is crucial in today's networked environment. Increasingly sophisticated new viruses and spyware exploits appear daily. They can severely disrupt your work and the work of others, and destroy your files. Without your awareness, they can spy on your computer use, steal your identity and bank accounts, and turn your PC into a spam-spewing zombie or a repository for ilicit materials, for which you may be held legally responsible. Install a good anti-virus program and set it to update every day, automatically.
Get anti-virus software
Boston University has purchased a site license for McAfee VirusScan for Windows and Macintosh, so you can download and use either for free.
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If you are installing a new type or brand of anti-virus program, be sure to (a) remove any old anti-virus program completely and (b) restart your computer before you install anything new. Skipping these steps can cause major problems. |
Remember: You must download the latest virus definition updates for your antivirus software after you install. New viruses are coming out daily, so make sure your program is set to perform automatic updates on a daily basis, and to scan your computer at least once each week.
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McAfee
VirusScan for Windows |
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McAfee
VirusScan for Macintosh |
More information on these programs is available at these BU web
pages
McAfee VirusScan Help (Windows)
McAfee VirusScan Help (Mac)