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*To install simply run the program and select '''Next''' and '''OK''' on all options. | *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. | *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...''' | + | *To make sure your antivirus is up to date right click on the shield Icon and select '''Update Now...''' |
== Web Browser == | == Web Browser == | ||
Revision as of 09:42, 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
- Log on using your University username and password
- Now click on one more time.
- Click "I Agree" on the End User License Agreement
- Click on
- 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 Now...
Web Browser[edit]
- We recommend using FireFox.
- To download FireFox simply go to http://www.mozilla.com
- Click on Download FireFox
