Scanning your Computer with Sophos (Windows)

• Open the Sophos Program
  • Click Start > Programs > Sophos Anti-Virus
    
• Make sure that your Sophos preferences are in order
  • In the Options menu, choose Configuration
  • Click the Action tab
  • Make sure the Disinfect Boot Sectors, Disinfect Documents, Disinfect Programs and Infected Files boxes are all checked
  • Make sure the Request Confirmation box is checked
  • Under Infected Files, choose Delete
  • Click OK
• Make sure it says All Files under File Types for all drives
• If it doesn't, click on a drive and then choose Edit
• Choose All under File Types and click OK
• Check to make sure you have the most current release of Sophos
  • From the Help menu, choose About. Make sure the version number is at least 3.76 and the release date is within the past month
    • If it is not, please call the IT HelpDesk (x5770)
• Make sure there is a green light beside the drive you want to scan
  • If there is not, click the circle beside the drive icon (under Path)
• Click the GO button
  • The program will sweep your drive checking for viruses and errors
• If Sophos finds a virus that it cannot disinfect, a window will pop up asking if you want to delete (or shred, or etc.) the file, please call the IT HelpDesk (x5770) for further information