McAfee VirusScan

VirusScan is a desktop program for detecting and removing computer viruses. It enables you to scan your hard drive(s) and diskettes to find and repair files that have been modified by a virus. Site licensed copies of the software are available for free to any faculty, staff, or student. The software may be used on both university owned and personally owned computers. The software can be found for download online at:

http://osusls.osu.edu/upgrades/stg2wnx.html

There are two versions of VirusScan available. The version you choose depends on the operating system you computer is running.

• Use VirusScan V7.0 if your computer is running Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (with Service Pack 6 or later), 2000 Professional, or XP (SP1 or later)
  
• Use VirusScan V4.5.1 if your computer is running Windows 95, 98 , Me, NT 4.0 Workstation (with Service Pack 4 or later), or 2000 Professional

Once you have identified the appropriate version for your computer, click on the download link. This will take you to a page that includes instructions for installation and the terms of the license agreement. To begin the download click “I Agree” and you will be prompted to enter your OSU username and your password. Once you have completed the download, complete the installation as instructed.

Preventing Viruses

There are a couple simple things that you can do to prevent virus infections.

1. It is absolutely imperative that you not only install the VirusScan software but use it and keep it up to date.
   • Scan your drives on a regular basis – weekly is good but daily is not out of reason
   • Keep you virus definitions up to date using the Update Now… option
     
2. Most virus infections come from one of two sources – shared files or email.
   • If you are working with a colleague or friend and you are sharing files by swapping a disk, scan the disk before you open any file on it.
   • If you receive an email that has a file attached to it DO NOT open it unless you know the sender and…
         a. you are expecting the attached file or
         b. they clearly explain the contents of the attachment.

   NOTE: as a rule, if you don’t know what the file is DON’T open it, instead delete the message as soon as possible.

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