Symantec Anti-Virus Software for Students

Information Technology is pleased to to provide students with Symantec Anti-Virus software on personal computers, Windows XP and higher (the program is only available for Windows computers).

 You can acquire the software using any of the following methods:
- Download the software from the web at http://www.albion.edu/it/deploy/webinst/ . You will need to provide your network user name and password to open this web page.  The installer will begin right after downloading the file.

- Login to the network, go to the I: drive, open the NAV folder, double click on the Symantec Antivirus Client icon to install the client on your machine.

- Bring your computer to User Services, located on the Ground Floor of Ferguson Hall and a staff member will install the program on your computer. Please plan to leave your computer and pick it up at a later time that day.

When installing this program keep in mind these points:

• If you have any existing anti-virus software, you will need to uninstall that software using the manufacturer's recommended process prior to installing this software.
   
• Once the download process begins, no additional user input is needed.
   
• If you want to make sure that everything installed correctly and that you have the most up to date virus definitions please check for a folder in the "program" section of your start menu called "Symantec Client Security". Inside that folder you should find an icon with the name "Symantec AntiVirus Client". If this is the case, the software has installed successfully. The program runs in the background checking files you access to make sure they are virus free.
   
• If there is an update for the virus definitions it is automatically downloaded by the software and requires no further configuration on your end. To check to make sure that is happening click on the "Symantec AntiVirus Client" icon I mentioned above. There will be a section that will be titled "Virus Definition File" with your current version and a recent date. If this is the case you are all set.

Virus protection software runs in the background on your computer and alerts you if you run, copy, or try to access virus-infected files.  By using Symantec Anti-Virus, you are assured that the program is automatically updated when your computer is connected to the to the Albion College network (use of a College network port).

If you need assistance installing this software or using it to run a full file scan of your computer, you can contact the HelpDesk at x0479 or helpdesk@albion.edu