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In addition to regular use of Microsoft Update to maintain the operating system, all computers connected to the Yeshiva University network are required to have current Antivirus Software installed, properly configured, and running.

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Symantec AntiVirus - Corporate Edition may be downloaded, free of charge, from any computer on the University network.

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From the Yeshiva University Web Site:
Download Symantec AntiVirus Here.

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From the AECOM Web Site:
Download Symantec AntiVirus Here.


 

 

 

 

 

MAINTAINING CURRENT ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION:

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As a Symantec AntiVirus user you must ensure that you have current "virus definitions" (updates from Symantec) installed on your computer.   

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Running Live Update on a daily basis will keep your computer protected.

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To manually run Live Update:

Open the Symantec AntiVirus window by double-clicking on the following icon in the system tray, at the lower right corner of your screen:

SAV  Icon

In the Symantec AntiVirus window, click on "Live Update":

Live Update

Click "Next" on the following screens until Symantec AntiVirus is updated.

Click "Finish" to close the window, and your virus definitions will now be up to date. 

 

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To automatically run Live Update each day (recommended)

Open the Symantec AntiVirus window by double-clicking on the following icon in the system tray, at the lower right corner of your screen:

SAV  Icon

Select "Schedule Updates" from the File menu:

SAV Schedule Updates

Check the "Enable scheduled automatic updates" box, then click the "Schedule.." button:

Schedule Updates, Enable

Select "Daily", and set a time when your computer will be on and connected to the internet each day:

Schedule Updates, Day and Time

Click "OK" to save your settings, then "OK" on the next window, then click "Exit" to finish.

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If you are running different Antivirus software on your computer, you must follow that vendor's instructions to update virus definitions on a daily basis.

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Note - computers installed and supported by the ITS department will have Symantec AntiVirus configured to run Live Update each day, with no action necessary on the part of the user.  


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