Virus
Protection
Requirements
Windows
Mac
Install
Software
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X 10.4/10.5
Mac OS X 10.3
Update Virus Definitions
Windows
Vista/XP
Mac OS X 10.4/10.5
Mac OS X 10.3
Scan
Your Computer
Windows
Vista/XP
Mac OS X 10.4/10.5
Mac OS X 10.3
Protect
Your Computer
Bulletins
and Alerts
FAQ
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Virus Protection on
your Macintosh
All Macintosh
computers on the Haverford network
must follow the steps below to
install our specially configured
anti-virus software, keep this
software up-to-date, regularly
scan your system, and follow other
safe computing practices to secure
your computer.
- Determine whether your Macintosh is running Macintosh OS X 10.3, OS X 10.4 or OS X 10.5. If
you are unsure, see About
This Macintosh.
- Install the software for type
Macintosh(es) you have.
- Once the software is installed,
it must be continually updated
with information about current
viruses. Your software should update
automatically.
However, you can update your virus
definitions manually at any time.
- Your virus software is always
on in the background, making sure
that files your create and recieve
are free of viruses. However, it
is still possible for a virus to
sneak onto your system. After you
determine that you have the most
recent virus definitions, scan
your computer to make is free of
all currently known viruses.
- In addition to protecting your
system from viruses, you need to
protect it against other security
threats and data loss. These include
operating system vulnerabilities
and hardware failures.
- Adhere to all email alerts sent
by ACC. However, before taking
an action recommended in an email,
please confirm that the email is
legitimate. Many emails requesting
action are bogus. ACC posts a detailed
description of all our alerts on
our web site, http://www.haverford.edu/acc/bulletins/.
- Additional Questions? See our Virus
FAQ.
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