Security

Best Practices for running anti-virus : (will be updated from time to time)

To reduce the risk of virus infections, and reduce the possibility of inadvertently triggering or spreading viruses to other people, you should be aware of some easily implemented "safe computing" practices. Put these into effect on your machine today and they will help make your system less prone to malicious code attacks.

PLS NOTE: IN A SCENARIO, WHERE A CLIENT IS MAJORLY INFECTED AND YOU FEEL THAT ONE SOLUTION IS NOT PROVING ENOUGH, YOU CAN USE THE HOUSECALL FREE SERVICE FROM ANY ANTIVIRUS SLOUTION PROVIDER I.E NORTON/MCAFEE AND SCAN THE CLIENT. PLEASE REMEMBER ONLY THE HOUSECALL FEATURE AND NOT THE ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE, THE REASON FOR NOT USING THE LATTER IS EXPLAINED BELOW. This one is focused on the software solution from Trend Micro. Damage Clean Server: (mandatory)

Prior to installation of the anti-virus software, run a housecall on your client. This will clean up any existing virus/worms from your client. Subsequently, the software that will be installed, will ensure sustained protection. Trend's Officescan Anti-Virus Protection Software Installing Trend's OfficeScan on Workstations connected to your Network.

Instructions for installation: Note: For Windows NT/2000 Local Administrator privileges are needed to install OfficeScan on a computer. 1. Uninstall any existing antivirus software - most antivirus products view other antivirus products as virus-like activity. If needed, check the antivirus vendor website for the latest uninstall software. 2. Close any unnecessary programs you may be running - as with most software installations, best practice dictates closing all programs that are currently running.

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