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Fax: 616-331-2860
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Helpdesk@gvsu.edu

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Computer Viruses

Protecting your computer from Computer Viruses is essential. Today, Virus Protection programs are essential. It is also important that you keep the virus definitions updated. Below are links to Symantecs (Norton) webpage which will contain the most recent information on viruses. For further information, please click on the links below.

Most recent virus threats

Search for specific viruses

Check for hoaxes

To learn about protecting your computer against viruses, read the following tips & tricks.

**GROUPWISE TIP: If you have your groupwise inbox set to see the message in the preview pane below the list of messages, and there is a virus attached to the message, you will run the risk of activating the virus just by selecting it from the list. To prevent this from happening, go to View and deselect Quick Viewer.


Virus Removal Programs

You can also purchase and/or download virus protection programs to protect your computer.  Some of the paid and free applications are listed below. 

Paid Programs

Free Programs

These programs have both paid and free versions. Please check the differences between the different versions before you decide which one to use.


Malware/Spyware Removal Programs

You can also purchase and/or download malware/spyware detection and removal programs to protect your computer. The following applications have both free and paid versions.  Please check the differences between the programs before you decide which one to use.

 

  Last Modified Date: November 13, 2009
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