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== Web Browser  ==
 
== Web Browser  ==
  
*We recommend FireFox as the safest browser.  
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*We recommend using FireFox.  
 
*To download FireFox simply go to [http://www.mozilla.com http://www.mozilla.com]  
 
*To download FireFox simply go to [http://www.mozilla.com http://www.mozilla.com]  
 
*Click on '''Download FireFox'''
 
*Click on '''Download FireFox'''

Revision as of 09:33, 22 January 2010

Free Antivirus Software[edit]

  • It is very important to keep an updated version of Antivirus running.
  • The University of Illinois provides a free Antivirus program
  • To Download please go to http://elms.e-academy.com/uiuc/index.cfm?loc=estore/soft_browse/listing&name=antivirus
  • Select the Antivirus version corresponding to your operating system from the "Product Name" column.
  • Click on AddCart btn.gif 
  • Log on using your University username and password
  • Now click on AddCart btn.gif one more time.
  • Click "I Agree" on the End User License Agreement
  • Click on CheckOutCart btn.gif
  • Fill in the form and click "Next >>"
  • Click on the "License and Download" link
  • Click on VirusScan 8.7i or latest version available.
  • To install simply run the program and select Next and OK on all options.
  • You will see a small red and blue shield at the bottom right of your Windows desktop if you installed it correctly.
  • To make sure your antivirus is up to date right click on the shield Icon and select Update...

Web Browser[edit]