install anti-virus software
If McAfee VirusScan is installed and running on your Windows OS computer there will be a shield shaped icon on your taskbar. This icon has a blue border and red “V” in the center. If this icon is not present, McAfee VirusScan is either not installed, or not working properly. [Virex information for Mac users follows McAfee information below.] To install McAfee Antivirus for Windows XP: - Launch a web browser and go to
http://www.ohio.edu/software/mcafee.cfm - Click on the link labeled:
Quick Install - Windows NT w/ SP6 or greater/2000/XP Enter your OAK ID and password when prompted and then save the file to a hard disk on your computer. - After the download has completed, double-click the installer program.
- Follow the instructions during the install, agreeing to the License Agreement.
- At the end of the installation you will be given the option to update your virus definitions and perform a full system scan (do so).
Note: You may be asked to reboot your computer to finalize the installation process.
Install Virex for Mac OS X: - Launch a web browser and go to one of the following:
for Mac OS X 10.1 to 10.2.5: https://redbud.cats.ohiou.edu/downloads/Virex/virex_7.2_OSX.dmg.sitx
for Mac OS X 10.2.6 or newer: https://redbud.cats.ohiou.edu/downloads/Virex/Virex7.7.dmg - Enter your OAK ID and password to download the .DMG file.
- Once the file has been downloaded, mount the file by double clicking the file.
- Navigate to the Virex Image and double click “Virex.pkg”
- Click the consecutive “continue” buttons, and agree to the EULA.
- Click continue once more and then click install.
Note: Your computer may ask for you to authenticate. Do so by entering an administrator username and password. - Click OK at the warning to restart your computer, and then click the Restart button to restart your computer.
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