Update System and Virus Protections

Make sure home and office machines have the latest patches, security fixes, and anti-virus software. Unprotected machines can be vulnerable to outside attack and data loss, and leave the university network vulnerable to damage and failure.

To obtain the latest Windows patches and security fixes, install critical updates by visiting http://www.windowsupdate.com. If your machine is relatively up-to-date, the updates should take just minutes to install.  This process is automatic on most faculty and staff PCs and Macs.

Everyone is encouraged to install a virus program and update it weekly. Campus PC users have access to McAfee virus software for state-owned computers, and Mac users should use Virex. Call the help desk at x6000 and have a technician install the software, and check http://www.csuchico.edu/usrv/security/ on keeping software current.

Home users are encouraged to visit AS ComputerWorks for virus software and pricing.

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Contact User Services at x6000