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AntiVirus

 

The following new programs and updates have been recently added to the Downloads area:

   
   
Students / Employee owned Computers Departments / Vanderbilt owned Computers
Microsoft Security Essentials (Win 7)
  • Now available for Windows systems running XP, Vista, Windows 7. 

Windows Defender (Win 8)

  • This antivirus solution is built into Windows 8.
 Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection
  • This software replaces McAfee VirusScan and Webroot Spy Sweeper for all current Windows operating systems including Windows XP, Windows Vista, 
    Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Click here to download Windows AntiVirus

 

 
   
Student Owned Computers
 Departments / Vanderbilt owned Computers

McAfee VirusScan 9.2 
(Students Only)
Environment
McAfee VirusScan 9.2 Mac
Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)

McAfee VirusScan for Mac 9.2 supports the client and server editions of:

  • Mountain Lion 10.8.0 or later (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Lion 10.7.0 or later (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Snow Leopard 10.6.0 or later (32-bit and 64-bit)
 McAfee VirusScan 9.2 

Environment 
McAfee VirusScan 9.2 Mac
Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)

McAfee VirusScan for Mac 9.2 supports the client and server editions of:

  • Mountain Lion 10.8.0 or later (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Lion 10.7.0 or later (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Snow Leopard 10.6.0 or later (32-bit and 64-bit)

Click here to download Mac AntiVirus

 

AntiVirus Information

By nature, the world of AntiVirus protection changes every day. To protect yourself always backup your data, run the latest version of the AntiVirus software available (for free) here, and set your AntiVirus software to scan your computer and check for updates regularly.

 

 

Virus or Malware infection

If you believe you are experiencing damage or file loss due to a computer virus or malware, do not attempt to do anything further with your system - do not even shut it down! Disconnect the network cable from the system and contact your Local Support Provider or the ITS Help Desk for assistance. Medical Center users should contact the Medical Center Help Desk for assistance.

 

If you would like further information regarding the nature of viruses and malware you can go here to learn more.

Last updated: Nov 5, 2012