Division of Archaeology computer support

Computing

Viruses and anti-virus software

Introduction

This document describes how to FIXME. You can always obtain the latest version of this document from: http://www.arch.cam.ac.uk/comp/ac031/

All PWF machines have the appropriate McAfee antivirus software installed and this is regularly updated

All Department-managed PCs and Macs have the appropriate McAfee antivirus software installed. This is regularly and automatically updated

Whilst you are a member of the University you can obtain McAfee antivirus software for your own computer:

  • Eligibility details
  • Download page (Windows and Linux)
  • Download page (Macintosh)

If you have a personal computer or laptop with the factory configuration you should ensure that you have up-to-date anti-virus software, and anti-spyware. You should also follow the suggestions for the security of your computer made by the University Computing Service.

Please note that installing more than one anti-virus software package or anti-spyware package does not typically offer additional protection but is likely to cause you difficulties.