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STINGER

Stinger is used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist users when dealing with an infected system.

Note: Off-campus file download is password-restricted and is available to NUI, Galway staff only. Please contact the Service Desk for off-campus password details.  

How do I use Stinger?

1. Download the  lastest version of Stinger from Mcafees website  
   When prompted, choose to save the file to a convenient location on your hard disk (such as your Desktop folder).  
   
   
   
2. When the download is complete, navigate to the folder that contains the downloaded Stinger file, and double click on it to run it.  
   
   
   
3. The Stinger interface will be displayed.    
   
   
   
   
4. If necessary, click the Add or Browse button to add additional drives/directories to scan. By default the C: drive will be scanned.
   
   
5. Click the Scan Now button to begin scanning the specified drives/directories.
   
   
6. By default Stinger will repair all infected files found.
   
   
7. If Stinger finds infected files, Windows ME and Windows XP users should read this first .
   

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