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Protection
All R40 ThinkPads are loaded with Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition.
It will scan all files before they are created, opened, renamed, moved,
copied, run, or saved. It can also help repair files if they become
infected. A weekly scan for viruses will automatically run Tuesdays
at 11am. It is important that you allow this scan to run to completion.
Prevention
Computer viruses can be spread through following methods:
- E-mail messages and e-mail attachments
- Downloading MP3s, movies, or other files through file-sharing
programs
- CD-Rs
- Instant Messenger attachments
- Sharing Files incorrectly
Think twice before opening e-mail attachments. People frequently
get computer viruses from people they know. If you are unsure about
an attachment, contact the sender and confirm that they did intend
to send you the attachment before you open it. Scan all files downloaded
from the Internet before using them.
Repair
If you believe the ThinkPad has become infected with a virus, scan
all the files on the hard drive with Symantec Antivirus Corporate
Edition. It will report if any files have been infected. You can also
scan just a particular file as well. Please see the Frequently
Asked Questions about Viruses below for instructions to scan for
viruses. If you have any questions, contact the Help Desk at 758-HELP.
Extra Protection: All incoming WFU e-mail is scanned for viruses
before it is delivered to you. In the event that you are sent an infected
attachment, you and the sender will receive a message stating that
the message will not be delivered. If you receive email notification
that a virus infected message was not delivered to you, there is no
further action required.
Frequently Asked Questions about Viruses
How are computer viruses spread?
Computer viruses are normally spread through attachments and files
downloaded from the Internet. Always be sure that an attachment or
file is virus-free before you open it.
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How can I be sure that a file on my computer is not infected?
Right-click on the suspected file. Select Scan for viruses.
Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition will scan the file and
tell you if it is infected.
What should I do if I think my computer is infected with
a virus?
Start Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition by going to Start>Security>Symantec
AntiVirus Client. On the left side of the window select
Scan Computer. On the right side of the window, click
to place a check beside C: (WFU). Click Scan in
the lower right corner to begin scanning. The entire contents
of the C: Drive will be scanned.
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What will Norton AntiVirus do with an infected file?
It will attempt to repair the file. If it cannot, it will place the
file in Quarantine, which prevents the file from being accessed until
a fix is found or you delete it. This will prevent the file from being
used and possibly infecting the computer.
What is the virus scan that runs every Tuesday at 11am?
It is a weekly scan of your hard drive for viruses. It is important
that you allow this scan to run completely. Symantec Corporate
Edition automatically updates virus definitions used in these
scans.
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