Keeping Your Computer Virus-Free
Last updated
August 20, 2009 7:21:18 AM PDT
Use these guidelines to keep your system free of viruses.
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- If you suspect you have a virus, contact your department computer/ technical support person.
- For rechargeable technical support, contact ACMS Desktop Support, (858) 822-0047.
- Never put a disk from an unknown source into your computer.
- Never open an attachment you receive via e-mail, unless you are expecting the attachment from a trusted source.
- Make sure that others who use your computer do not put a disk from an unknown source into your computer or visit a Web site that could expose your system to a virus.
- If you have a program you'd like to install on your computer, and you aren't 100% sure the new program is virus-free, check with your department's computer/ technical support person before you proceed with installation.
- Use an up-to-date antivirus program, preferably one that also scans for Trojan horse programs. Scan all files coming into your computer.
- Don't use illegal (pirated) copies of software. The program could have a virus or Trojan horse.
- Keep your original software on write-protected disks.
- Back up your files at least once a week — or more often if you don't want to risk losing a week's work. Test your backups to be sure they can be restored.
- Check the minimum network security standards to be sure your computer is compliant with UCSD's requirements.
- See the ACMS Virus Help page for more expert and detailed information, and links to anti-virus software Web sites.
- Sophos anti-virus software is free for UCSD users and available for Windows, Mac, UNIX/Linux, Exchange, Windows Server, and Novell Server.
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Note: You can also use the free Sophos software at home with your UCSD license.
- Use other resources:
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For more information, contact your departmental computer/ technical support person or
ACMS Desktop Support, (858) 822-0047.
