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Antivirus/AntiMalware Software for Personally Owned PCs

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Warning: To avoid a software conflict, you must uninstall any other antivirus software from your PC before installing Security Essentials.

To remove ESET Antivirus software, just click the Windows Start button, then go to the Control Panel, select Uninstall a Program (or possibly Add/Remove Programs), and remove ESET NOD32 Antivirus.

Be sure to keep the virus definitions up to date, so that the software can detect and neutralize new viruses as they come out.
Do you Currently have ESET Antivirus Software?
The College has not renewed its license for ESET Nod32 antivirus software. If your personally-owned computer is currently running a version of ESET that was covered by the Canisius license, you may have noticed its icon has turned orange Image Removed and have probably seen several pop-up notifications.
In order to ensure that your personally-owned computer remains well protected, please follow the recommendation provided above as soon as possible. The section is entitled "Antivirus Software for Personally Owned PCs".
If you have questions or need additional information, please visit or call the ITS Help Desk at (716) 888-8340.
Alternative Sources of Info about Virus Threats
Symantec:
http://www.symantec.com/norton/security_response/index.jsp
McAfee:
us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/Canisius College cannot supply or support security, antivirus or antimalware software for personally-owned computers.  However, ITS and COLI strongly recommend that any PC users install and maintain security software that ensures their Windows or even Mac PC remains safe and free of malware, ransomware, or even troublesome adware.  Both Mac and PC computers usually already have security applications that provide firewalls and basic scanning.  But it's always a good idea to have something more.  There are many security applications and services available; here's just a few suggestions:

Windows PCs

Mac PCs

Whichever application you choose, downloading it is not enough.  You should be sure that the application is regularly updated, and occasionally run a scan on your files.