Information Systems

Installing the latest version of anti-virus software

You should install the latest versions of anti-virus software on your laptop or home computer to protect it from viruses. Information Systems recommends and supports:

Both of these products are included in the UW Internet Connectivity Kit (UWICK), which is available for $1 at the University Book Store and its campus branches or for free directly from the web, just go to UWICK CD Contents.

For step-by-step installation instructions refer to:

Update anti-virus software regularly

New viruses are being produced constantly, so it is extremely important that you regularly update your virus protection software. It is vital to ensure that your virus software is getting updated with the newest virus definition files. It is recommended that you schedule a daily auto update so that you will not have to worry about checking for updates manually. Updating your virus software