Security
Free Anti-Virus Software for use at home
(or for computers not supported by IT Services)
Staff or Students
Windows
If you do NOT use the Staff Desktop Service and would like to install the anti-virus software.
Versions
Previously the version of McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise offered to Loughborough University staff and students was McAfee Virus Scan 8.7i.
This has now been updated to the latest offering from McAfee, which is Virus Scan Enterprise 8.8i. This also comes with the Enterprise Anti Spyware Module.
If you are unsure which version of Virus Scan you are running please see FAQ at www.lboro.ac.uk/it/security/faq.html for further assistance.
To install the Anti Virus Software (Windows):
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Download Installer (you will need your University user name and password)
https://internal.lboro.ac.uk/restricted/cc/AntiVirus/McAfee/McAfeeVSE.exe. -
Save the Installer program file to your local PC, by clicking on the Save button.
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The installer is approximately 160Mb in size and may take a little while to download from off campus.
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Once download is complete, click on Run to begin the installation.
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Please read the license agreement before installing as this is a requirement of our agreement with McAfee.
Select I accept the terms in the license agreement, and click Next.
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The McAfee installer will then install and configure McAfee Virus Scan Enterprise 8.8. During the installation you may see the progress pause for a short time. Please do not cancel the installation, it is still in progress.
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After the Installation has completed, you will be prompted to reboot the computer. Please click OK to reboot your computer.
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After rebooting the computer you should now see the VirusScan shield in the system tray.
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Right click on this icon and select About VirusScan, and the window below will be displayed. Here you can check that your DAT file is up to date.
If you require any technical assistance after installation, please view the F.A.Q. web page www.lboro.ac.uk/it/security/avfaq-87.html for common solutions, or contact our Service Desk.
To install the Anti Virus Software (Macintosh):
Please note if you are intending to install and use Maple or PASW / SPSS, we recommend that you do not install Sophos. IT Services are working with Sophos to resolve a known conflict, in the meantime there are other Mac antivirus programs available that work with PASW and Maple. For example, the free program ClamXAV http://www.clamxav.com/.
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If you already have Sophos, follow the Uninstall Sophos instructions (you will need your University username and password) at https://internal.lboro.ac.uk/restricted/cc/AntiVirus/sophos-uninstall.html.
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Follow the Sophos installation instructions (you will need your University username and password) at https://internal.lboro.ac.uk/restricted/cc/AntiVirus/sophos-install.html.
Note: The instructions are located on the Intranet as the Sophos IDE files credentials are located in the document.
If you require any technical assistance after installation, please contact Information Technology Service Desk.
Additional Information
Note: We have standardised on one installer for computers on and off campus, therefore there is no longer a need to update two versions of software.
If you require any technical assistance after installation, please view the F.A.Q. web page at www.lboro.ac.uk/it/security/naifaq.html for common solutions, visit the PC Clinic (see www.lboro.ac.uk/it/pcclinic/), or contact our Service Desk IT.Services@lboro.ac.uk or telephone 01509 222333.