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If your machine is sluggish or acting odd, there is a possibility that a
computer virus has infected your system. There is an online utility you can use
to scan your computer to see
if this has happened. If the scan finds viruses and you need further
assistance, please contact the Computing Help Desk at 646-2999 and select from
the options provided, send electronic mail to help@dartmouth.edu, or call your department's
computing support office.
To minimize the chance of your computer being infected by a virus, we
strongly recommend you have a virus protection program installed on your
computer, and that it be set to scan any floppy, CD, or file you download from
the Web. Symantec AntiVirus for the Macintosh is available for members
of the Dartmouth community from the Software
Downloads page. Installing it before you have a problem is a lot less
expensive and easier than trying to repair the damage that can be caused by a
virus.
Once the program is installed, use the LiveUpdate feature in
Symantec AntiVirus to download the latest virus "definitions" so
you are always protected against the newest viruses. Symantec
AntiVirus should be configured to download virus definition updates daily,
at a time when your computer is consistently on. We also recommend you
configure Symantec AntiVirus to run virus scans at least weekly.
Your computing habits can also help prevent the spread of viruses, simply by
being aware while surfing the Web and or when you receive e-mails with
attachments. Simple actions such as not clicking on links that will take you to
Web sites that you don't know or trust, closing the window on a Web browser
instead of the button inside marked cancel, deleting e-mail from unknown
senders, or not opening attachments received via e-mail that you were not
expecting - even if you know the sender - can often be one of your best
defenses.
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