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AntiVirus

 

The following new programs and updates have been recently added to the antivirus downloads page:

Win   
   
Students / Employee owned Computers Departments / Vanderbilt owned Computers
Microsoft Security Essentials  (Win 7)
  • Now available for Windows 7, Windows Vista 
Windows Defender  (Win 8)
  • This antivirus solution is built into Windows 8.
 Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Endpoint Protection
  • This software replaces McAfee VirusScan and Webroot Spy Sweeper for all current Windows operating systems including Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1

Click here to download Windows AntiVirus

 

Mac  
   
Student Owned Computers
 		Departments / Vanderbilt owned Computers
McAfee VirusScan 9.7 
(Students Only)
Start looking for an alternative. McAfee VirusScan for Mac subscription to expire end of 2015

Environment
McAfee VirusScan 9.7 Mac
Mac OS X (10.10x, 10.9.x, 10.8.x, 10.7.x)

McAfee VirusScan for Mac 9.7 supports 
(Both client and server)
  • Mac OS X Lion 10.7.x 
    (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Mac OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.x 
    (64-bit)
  • Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9.x
    (64-bit)
  • Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10x
    (64-bit) 

Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 - Mac

Environment 

  • Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) 
  • Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion)
  • Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
  • Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)
  • Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)
  McAfee VirusScan 9.7 

Switch to Microsoft System Center for the Mac. McAfee VirusScan subscription to expire end of 2015

Environment 
McAfee VirusScan 9.7 Mac
Mac OS X (10.10x, 10.9.x, 10.8.x, 10.7.x)

McAfee VirusScan for Mac 9.7 supports 
(Both client and server)
  • Mac OS X Lion 10.7.x 
    (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • Mac OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.x
    (64-bit)
  • Mac OS X Mavericks 10.9.x
    (64-bit)
  • Mac OS X Yosemite 10.10x
    (64-bit) 

Click here to download Mac AntiVirus

 

AntiVirus Information

ShieldBy nature, the world of AntiVirus protection changes every day. To protect yourself always backup your data, run the latest version of the AntiVirus software available (for free) here, and set your AntiVirus software to scan your computer and check for updates regularly.

 

 

Virus or Malware infection

If you believe you are experiencing damage or file loss due to a computer virus or malware, do not attempt to do anything further with your system - do not even shut it down! Disconnect the network cable from the system and contact your Local Support Provider or the IT Help Desk for assistance. Medical Center users should contact the Medical Center Help Desk for assistance.

 

Last Modified: 2015-01-15