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Anti-Virus Software for Staff (Windows Users)

All users of computer facilities on the NUI Galway network have a responsibility to follow best practice in avoiding infection by computer viruses, whether you are using University-owned or privately owned equipment.

To protect against infection users must follow the steps below:

1. Install the ePolicy Orchestrator Agent (EPO agent)
   If you are using a Windows computer on the NUI Galway network, you are required to have  the ePolicy Orchestrator Agent (EPO agent) installed. The EPO agent must be installed before installing McAfee VirusScan.
   
   
2. Download and install McAfee version 8.8
   Suitable for Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, or earlier
   Note: Off-campus file download is password-restricted and is available to NUI Galway staff only.
   Please contact the ISS Service Desk for off-campus password details.
   
   
3. Latest SDAT file from the McAfee website 
   Download the latest McAfee SDAT file to the Desktop (Last updated: Monday, May 20, 2013)
   Go to the Desktop and double click on SDAT download
   Follow the on-screen instructions to install the SDAT file - no restart is required
   Alternatively go to the the SDAT files section of the McAfee website
   
   
4. Check the SuperDat file version regularly
   Users must ensure that the SuperDat file version is being continuously updated. 
   Do this at least once every month.
   

• Practice safe computing
  Always remember that anti-virus software can only ever protect against viruses known to it, so it stands to reason that the virus writers will always be one step ahead. With this in mind you should at all times follow the recommendations for safe computing particularly in areas such as email or Internet usage.
  
  
• Virus Removal Procedures
  Download the Stinger file and install ( instructions available). 
  
  
• Known Issues
  Issue found with MS Outlook when upgrading or uninstalling McAfee
  

    

                                   

 

      

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