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pageAntiVirus

Antivirus software is a requirement for all computers (University and personally owned) that are connected to the SPU network. Any computer that does not have current, recognized anti-virus software will be denied access to the SPU computer network.

Microsoft Security Essentials is a free online antivirus and malware protection program created by Microsoft. It protects against virses, spyware, rootkits and tojans for versions of Windows XP, Vista and 7.  The program is simple to install, easy to use and always up to date with the latest technology from Microsoft. It's also easy to tell if your PC is secure - green = good to go!

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title Uninstall Previous Versions of Antivirus Software

It is important to remove previous versions or other versions of Antivirus Software before initiating a new installation. Multiple instances of the same type of program may cause the applications or computer to crash as well as run slowly. Make sure you have successfully uninstalled previous versions, as well as any trial versions, before downloading software from Microsoft.