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Students, Anti-virus

Anti-Virus Software for Students (Windows Users)

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

Students can download the McAfee anti-virus software ( available on-campus only) to install on laptops for use on the NUIGWiFi network.

It is each student's own responsibility to install and update anti-virus on their own laptops.

1. Important: Only one anti-virus program should be installed at any time on a computer. Uninstall any existing anti-virus programs including expired or trial versions before installing McAfee anti-virus software.      
   
   
2. Download and install McAfee version 8.8
   Suitable for Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, or earlier
   McAfee is available to download on-campus only when connected to the wired campus network or to NUIGWiFi
   
   
3. Download the latest SDAT file from the McAfee website 
   Download the latest McAfee SDAT file to the Desktop
   Go to the Desktop and double-click on SDAT download
   Follow the on-screen instructions to install the SDAT file - no restart is required.
   
   
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.
   
   
5. 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.
• Regularly perform a full system scan to check for viruses
• Ensure the latest Microsoft security patches are installed via Windows Update
• Ensure that your firewall is switched on 

Virus Removal Procedure

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