Computer Virus Information

• How do I check my computer or disks for viruses?
• This computer has a virus on it, what do I do?
• Should I install virus protection on my PC?
• Virus information links

How do I check my computer or disks for viruses?

• Faculty and Staff have antivirus software installed on their office machines configured to scan files as they are saved to the hard drive 
• To run the SWEEP program, please refer to these instructions:
  • Windows
  • Mac
• Students are responsible for installing antivirus software on their personal computers and for keeping the software up to date
• Sophos Antivirus software is available free
  • Please see the main Sophos page for more information 

This computer has a virus on it, what do I do?

• Contact the Information Technology HelpDesk at x5770 to report the issue

Should I install virus protection on my PC?

• It's a good idea to protect your PC from viruses. See the Sophos sign up page for this software

Virus Information Links:

• F-Secure Computer Virus Info Center
• Sophos Guidelines for Safer Computing
• Sophos Antivirus Introduction to Viruses
• Stiller.com: Introduction to Viruses