The antivirus software recommended by the University for Windows is Trend Micro's OfficeScan (Corporate Edition).

Instructions:

• Trend OfficeScan AntiVirus Installation
  
  
• Updating Trend OfficeScan AntiVirus
   
• Using Trend Sysclean to disinfect a computer

Downloading Trend: Staff	Downloading Trend: Students Retirees
On-campus workstation Home install or laptop	Software Express

General virus prevention

• run regular antivirus scans
• do not open any unexpected email attachments
• exercise caution when sharing files
• investigate your firewall options

Other antivirus tools:

Windows	Macs
Apply the latest security patches and service packs for Windows and Office Online web scans: Housecall Panda Shields Up McAfee Free Scan	Keep your computer up to date: click on the Apple menu click on Software Preferences click on Software Updates follow the on-screen instructions
Generic Trojan / Adware Removal (Windows): Link- Removal Procedures Note: This should only be attempted by individuals that are comfortable with dealing with computers at the operating system level.

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Note to Department Compureps

Trend's mail-server filter is available to all UofM mail hosts. If you run an email server for a UofM department, you are invited to take advantage of the UofM IST Trend licence to virus-scan your server's mail. Contact the Support Desk for help.

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Related Info

• CURRENT ALERT - Trend site
• Virus encyclopedia - Trend site
• Microsoft - security and antivirus strategies
• Security Video Contest
  
• Disable Autorun Feature in Windows
  
• IST Antivirus Software Policy