On most platforms, open Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel, locate the application to be removed, and click the Remove. Each situation is different. For instance, if you are having problems because you did not uninstall all virus protection packages and reinstall the corporate version of McAfee, you will need to resolve this (multiple packages cannot run adequately simultaneously). The Help Desk does not offer support services to students.

Anti-virus software is vital software for any PC. This software protects your computer from malicious files (computer viruses, worm files) that attempt to load themselves on to your machine and carry out commands, damage data, reproduce themselves, and infect other machines. Anti-virus software should be regularly updated and set to work actively, preventing computer infections by these malicious programs.

You can choose a free anti virus or firewall from our site if you like. We also have FREE Anti Spyware programs to choose from as well

Through a site-license acquired by ITS, NYU provides Symantec AntiVirus and, for Windows, Lavasoft Ad-Aware software to members of the University community at no cost to the individual. Qualified community members can download this package from the Ask ITS area of NYUHome (NetID and password login required). Once you have installed the software, be sure to update the virus definitions immediately.

If you have Symantec's Norton anti-virus software, you can perform Scheduled updates and Scheduled scanning.

Important Note: Sophos Plc will stop support and updates to protection on 30 June 2007 for Sophos Anti-Virus (SAV) for Windows, version 5. If you are using SAV 5, it is critical that you upgrade to SAV 6.

Yes. Under the university’s Responsible/Acceptable Use Policy, each computer is required to have up-to-date anti-virus software actively running on any computer that is attached to the university network. The university has purchased a site license for Symantec Anti-Virus which allows every student, faculty and staff member to install it on his/her computer.

We advise residential and SOHO customers to get FREE anti-virus software from Alwil Software. Their product, avast! antivirus software, is available to download at http://www.avast.com/eng/programs.html. Be sure to select the home user version. Yes. Our WI-FI network roaming partners at this time include Boingo Wireless, GoRemote, IPASS and Syniverse Technologies.